used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
any person at all
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
move gently or carefully
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
Manley
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From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
others
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From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
Roy
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From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
having come into contact
From this reading The sun touched the horizon before anyone stirred.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Roy sat up, stretched, and poked Teddy with his foot.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They had earned their ease, and Mr. Manley declared a vacation for the remainder of the day.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE STRANGE FIRE The ground in the shady side of the chuck wagon resembled a small section of a battlefield where carnage had been complete.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tired bodies were sprawled in every imaginable attitude, some reclining with their heads on their hard saddles, imagining themselves comfortable, some with feet raised above the rest of their bodies by the simple method of bracing them against the wagon wheels, others lying face downward, arms outstretched.
