used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
Andy
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From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
without deviation
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
feedersnounUS /ˈfiːdərz/
plural of “feeder” — an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
Glutts
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From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
It's
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From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
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 SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
take the midday meal
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
having a point
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The bully and his cronies were good feeders, and had brought a considerable quantity of food for their lunch.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
SNOWBALLSnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːlz/
plural of “snowball” — plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
with low volume
From this reading "It's the chance of our lives," said Randy softly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
carry out
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIX BIG SNOWBALLS It did not take the four Rovers and their chums long to reach that part of the slope pointed out by Andy.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Some of this was now spread out on a napkin resting on the snow, and the rest of it was being warmed over the campfire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
Werner
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From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he had said, this was much higher than the spot where they had stood before and the slope was much steeper, leading directly down to where Werner, Glutts, and Codfish were now busy over their campfire preparing the midday meal.
