used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
(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 In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE CAMP UNDER THE HEMLOCKS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
Dugdale's
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From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
HEMLOCKS
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From this reading THE CAMP UNDER THE HEMLOCKS.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
To recall to mind.
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMP UNDER THE HEMLOCKS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE CAMP UNDER THE HEMLOCKS.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
at the time that
From this reading In all his life he could not exactly remember a single time when he had been thus warmly welcomed to any camp.
which person or people
From this reading Who were these lads, and why were they here in this faraway land?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Why, it was almost worth shooting the rapids and meeting with disaster to hear such words, and feel that every one was meant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Owen Dugdale's heart thrilled within him.
