used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
at or in the front
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
devotions
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From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So get ready.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
the act of departing
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So get ready.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday evening, after the short devotions they always held on that day, said he:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
WatermannounUS /ˈwɔːtərmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Waterman went ahead making preparations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WEEK ON THE TRAIL The previous days had been so full of excitement that they had altogether forgotten that they were to go on a week's trip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys, you remember that we are going on an exploring trip this week.
