used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
any person at all
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
Atherton
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From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
being one more than seven
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
enquired
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From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've a little job for you."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
I've
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From this reading I've a little job for you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I've a little job for you."
lad's
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From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I've a little job for you."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
OttersnounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I am, sir," replied Atherton and Green.
move stealthily
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
with low volume
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
in the near future
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
SPOILTadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
tent-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
in the direction of
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
Trematon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
unlacedadjective
with laces not tied
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
in or at the place that
From this reading A SPOILT BREAKFAST "ANYONE awake?" enquired Mr Trematon softly, thrusting his head through the partially unlaced opening of the tent, where the eight "Otters" were lying like the spokes of a wheel, each lad's feet towards the tent-pole.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without hesitation the two lads obeyed, and were soon blinking in the early morning sun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've a little job for you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Slip on your things and come out.
