used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
in addition
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
a quantity of money
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
for the reason that
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
chipmunksnounUS /ˈtʃɪpməŋks/
plural of “chipmunk” — a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
set up or found
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
conformity or harmony
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
the force of workers available
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
now-beloved
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From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
only a very short time before
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
an educational institution
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
have in common
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
SleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
refrain from harming
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
St
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From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The autumn activities in the Boys' Department were also in full swing, demanding their share of time and attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The rest of the day was spent in hunting squirrels and chipmunks and in investigating the immense valley above St. Mary's Falls.
precisely as stated
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Enough logs were cut and dragged in to complete the addition, a new layer of fragrant boughs added to the aerial bunk, and the dam improved and strengthened.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sleepy Smith has an Experience Two weeks later another trip was made to the now-beloved cabin, but the party was small and, because of the lack of leadership, the amount of constructive work done was not great.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading School was keeping the fellows very busy, and because the fall social life had begun the young men found spare time very scarce.
