used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
BANESnounUS /beɪnz/
plural of “bane” — something causing misery or death
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
Brandon
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From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
Dave
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From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
the act of consuming food
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
facetiouslyadverbUS /fəˈsiːʃəsli/
not seriously
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
Farr
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From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
the act of departing
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
and nothing more
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
put a saddle on
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
in the near future
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
StanfordnounUS /ˈstænfərd/
United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TEDDY BANES After their many hours in the saddle the lads spent a comfortable night in the men’s quarters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
a just detectable amount
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading They met two other troopers besides Stanford, Farr and Cole, and each declared himself heartily pleased to see the visitors.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the following morning all were astir soon after the beams of light from the rising sun began to trace their cheerful course over the somber walls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, Dave Brandon and Larry Burnham were the only ones fortunate enough to have bunks; but the other “seasoned veterans of mountains and plains,” as Larry facetiously dubbed them, rolled themselves up in blankets and slept as soundly as though in their own bedrooms at home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
you're
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From this reading “I hope to thunder you’re going to hang around here for a while, boys,” said Stanford, as they all sat at a long table in the mess room eating breakfast.
