used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I got enough of that at the Hall."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
correspondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
don't
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From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I got enough of that at the Hall."
at any time
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
set up or found
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
Fred
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From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I got enough of that at the Hall."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "I got enough of that at the Hall."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
sharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
STEERverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
carry out
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I got enough of that at the Hall."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
male cat
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUNAWAY STEER On the following morning there was the promise of a storm in the air, and the boys felt a bit blue over the prospects.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, by nine o'clock, the sun came out as brightly as ever and they were correspondingly elated.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "I don't care to do any camping out in wet weather," said Fred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
at the time that
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, when you camp out, you must take what comes, as the shark said when he swallowed a naval officer and found a sword sticking in his throat," answered Tom.
