used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
AIMSnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
Bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
intentionally conceived
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
friskingnoun
the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
Ned
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From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
and nothing more
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
determined
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
ryenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
the state of being asleep
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS CONSCIOUS OF HIGHER AIMS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
propel through the air
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These peasants only raise rye, and rye straw is too hard, only fit for stuffing horse collars.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Don't let us sleep on that old straw, but throw it away and get some fresh," said Walter; "though, upon second thoughts, I don't know where we should get it.
which person or people
From this reading This was a plan of Ned, who proposed taking their beds up into the tree and sleeping there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those luxurious boys, not satisfied with eating soft bread, lolling in their new chairs, bathing and frisking in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, resolved to sleep in the Bird's Nest, as they had christened the structure in the tree.
