used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
Blackie
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From this reading Blackie did not go with them.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
CannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
chaffing
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From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
close-fought
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From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
well in the past; former
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Blackie did not go with them.
Dr
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From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Blackie did not go with them.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
Haviland
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From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
hikedverbUS /haɪkt/
past form of “hike” — increase
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
Lenape
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From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blackie did not go with them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He had helped Ken Haviland ashore, and seen him carried off toward the hospital tent and the ministrations of Dr. Cannon; and then he returned to Tent Four and dressed in a clean outfit.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was agreeably tired, but the swim had braced him immensely, and he was comfortable in body for the first time since he had run away.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the Lenape tribe accompanied them a mile or two on the road, and were forced to swallow a lot of good-natured chaffing about their defeat, which they felt keenly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blackie did not go with them.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The campers from Iron Lake departed northwards about five o’clock in holiday mood, singing their camp song as they hiked, more than contented to have won the close-fought victory in the water.
