used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
BACKWOODSnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading BACKWOODS GEOMETRY.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
else
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From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
GEOMETRYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
From this reading BACKWOODS GEOMETRY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
Hardwicke
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From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
how
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From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
immediately past
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
march in a procession
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
not any; not one
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
continue talking
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
an angry dispute
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
carry out
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The clouds were thick and heavy, as I have already said, so that there was no chance to look at the sun for guidance; but Sam Hardwicke was full of resources.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quarrel having ended in the way described in the last chapter, the boys were compelled to find something else to talk about, as they were under a pledge not to refer further to that matter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their curiosity was great to know how he meant to proceed, and it was made greater by what he did first.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were prepared, therefore, to take an interest in Sam's preparations for resuming the march without the assistance of a compass.
