used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
(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 "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
having made preparations
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
Ned
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From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
others
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From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
PICKINGnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading PICKING UP POINTS.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading PICKING UP POINTS.
with little or no delay
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Jack asked this question in a low tone.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PICKING UP POINTS.
the act of using
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They had cooked supper, and disposed of it promptly; and there had been an abundance for the guest, as well as the four chums.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
which person or people
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now the two scouts were lounging near the fire, while Jimmy and Amos cleaned up the tin dishes and cooking utensils; Harry meanwhile being busily engaged with some notes he wanted to jot down for future use, in comparing his recent experiences with those of others who had suffered tortures in the notorious Death Valley.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ned, whatever do you imagine this kid is doing out here all by himself?"
