used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
set up or found
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "Yes," replied the little Mexican.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
Nicolas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied the little Mexican.
SIGNATURESnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
refrain from harming
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
male cat
From this reading Tom asked, as he put on his blouse after supper.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
the act of using
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "For what is the use of being strong if I could not tramp after more wood to-morrow?"
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied the little Mexican.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nicolas, can you spare wood enough to start a little campfire?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO REAL SIGNATURES Though they were in Mexico the young engineers found it chilly that evening, after sundown.
