used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
camp-tender
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From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
DONALD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He needs you for a while.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
and nothing more
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
come together
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He needs you for a while.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
and nothing more
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
rimrock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
carry out
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
express in words
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
tetheredadjectiveUS /ˈteðərd/
confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He told me to tell you that in a few weeks you might come back."
at the time that
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
in or at the place that
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He needs you for a while.
which person or people
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DONALD HAS A SURPRISE It was something of a disappointment when one morning a week or two later the camp-tender, who had scrambled up over the rimrock, informed Donald that he was to return to the central camp where his father would meet him, and take him back to Crescent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The ponies are tethered just below, so you can ride down along with me," said the Mexican.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is nothing the matter, only your father has more than he can do with but Thornton and Green to help him.
