aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
(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 They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They can travel much faster that way than on the ground.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME AGAIN By this time it was about three o’clock in the morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two good hours before daylight, and the time was improved by travelling as fast as possible.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Billy and his party kept within the woods wherever possible, the monkeys, for the most part, staying in the trees, leaping from one to another, which is the way they get about in their native forests.
a late time of life
From this reading They all enjoyed the freedom they were experiencing for the first time in years very greatly, and were in the best of spirits.
