used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
BOILINGnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
GARRABRANT
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From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
carry out
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GARRABRANT was full of business on this fine morning.
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 BOY SCOUTS' WATER BOILING TEST.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several boys were sent out on the lake to try to duplicate the good luck attending the fishermen of the preceding afternoon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He set about a host of things immediately after breakfast, saying that they ought to take advantage of the opportunity to get in a good morning's work.
