used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
(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 Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
Diablo
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From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
Elmer
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From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
every person
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
liberty-loving
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From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
come together
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
of an obscure nature
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Everyone had been warned to keep away from that same tent under penalty of being given the surprise of their lives, and of a most unpleasant nature at that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEFORE they turned in after the rest, Elmer and his closest chum, Mark, spent a little time doing something mysterious over in the vicinity of the tent in which the extra stores were kept.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys understood that it had more or less connection with the expected visit of the liberty-loving monkey, Diablo, but like good scouts they minded their own business.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, no one knew exactly what the scout leader had arranged; but all the same they felt positive it would meet the peculiar emergency.
