used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
anew
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
(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 The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
brought into existence
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
ColoursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
the act of departing
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He turned round and grinned.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned round and grinned.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
innocent-looking
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From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
Jim
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From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
Jim's
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From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
take the midday meal
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
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 The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
muddlenounUS /ˈmʌdəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
Phil
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From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He turned round and grinned.
rummageverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
search haphazardly
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned round and grinned.
undershirtnounUS /ˈʌndərʃɜːrt/
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim was in his trousers and his undershirt, and was laboriously shaving himself before the mirror.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The place looked like a rocky beach after a storm and a shipwreck; boots, hat, spurs, leather straps, riding chaps, coat, pants, everything, lay in a muddle on the carpet, while Jim, the cause of all the rummage--innocent-looking as a newly born lamb, and smiling serenely in his evidently pleasant dreams--lay in bed, fast asleep.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At noon, after lunch, Phil looked in again, pushed the door wide and entered.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Coat of Many Colours Before going to work next morning, Phil peeped into Jim's bedroom, and the sight proved pleasing to his eyes.
