used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
(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 THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
deem to be
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
half-past
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From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
and nothing more
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
with speed
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
get rid of
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
the season of growth
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
precisely as stated
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
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 tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading One staked out the horse so that he could crop the grass, and be contented, after being watered at the spring that ran close by.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
at the time that
From this reading THE TERRIBLE ROAR It was all of half-past four when the boys arrived at the place selected for a camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading The tent was quickly raised in a selected spot, where the ground sloped just enough to shed water in case of a downpour of rain; which is one of the first things to consider when making a camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Immediately all of them became very busy, for considerable work had to be done before night set in, so that they could feel fairly comfortable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This fed a pond that Max told them could be reached in ten minutes or less, and which he believed might afford them some early fishing, if they felt inclined, as what boys would not?
