used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
AMBITIONSnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
fearless and daring
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This mountain country thrilled him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
Demarest
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From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This mountain country thrilled him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mountain country thrilled him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading This mountain country thrilled him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
Tillou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
timberedadjective
furnished with or made of wood or timbers
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was light and cool, and the objects of Nature’s handiwork stood out in bold relief.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AMBITIONS HALF of the outfit of Demarest, Spruce and Tillou went into permanent camp on a timbered plateau three miles from the lake, thus establishing Camp Number One.
in or at the place that
From this reading The other half journeyed on six miles down the mountain valley that extended in the direction of the coast, where it became Camp Two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
white-tent
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From this reading Joshua Cole remained at Camp One, which grew to a white-tent city during the several closely following days.
