used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
Alex
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From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
allotmentnounUS /əˈlɑːtmənt/
a share set aside for a specific purpose
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
Clay's
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From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
apart from; not including
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
and nothing more
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
unusual or striking
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
move hurridly
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
not in physical motion
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The happenings of the day had been so remarkable that Clay’s head almost ached as he tried to place them in orderly array for deliberate consideration.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The cub appeared to understand the compliments paid him, but Captain Joe looked like he was being overlooked in the allotment of honors for the events of the day.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
precisely as stated
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
at the time that
From this reading Clay only scolded him for not uttering a warning when King came on board.
in or at the place that
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clay, after Alex and Case were asleep in their bunks, sat out on the forward deck playing with Teddy and informing him what his opinion of him was!
YumanounUS /ˈjuːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California
From this reading The lights of Yuma shone in the distance, and now and then the rush and roll of a Southern Pacific train stirred the air, but for the most part it was very still, except for the murmur of the river, where the _Rambler_ lay.
