used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
a youthful male person
From this reading A DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
DELEGATIONnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading A DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS.
the act of departing
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
not accessible to view
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
illuminateverbUS /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
Jimmie
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From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
Ned
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From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
not any; not one
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
in the near future
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Instead, they settled down in sullen silence by the dying fire in the forge.
carry out
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What little talk there was could not be understood by the lads for the reason that it was conducted in Spanish.
in or at the place that
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
which person or people
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The three men who entered the subterranean chamber where Ned and Jimmie were hidden did not go to work at the forge, neither did they illuminate the place with such poor means as were at hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ned was waiting in the hope that they would soon take their departure, but they seemed to be in no hurry to do so.
