used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
Bluenosenoun
a native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
permission to do something
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
Demarest
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From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
FIREBRANDnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrænd/
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
HERCULESnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the morning.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
Madge
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From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
Mundys
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From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
ShantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
Tillou
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From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He at once inquired for Mr. Demarest, and was told that he was at the Mundys’ Camp.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
wended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERCULES AND HIS FIREBRAND TEN days after Shanty Madge visited Joshua Cole in the hospital he left that highly efficient institution and wended his slow way to Camp One.
at the time that
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He saw Bluenose and the other members of his crew and asked if they would go to the camp of Shanty Madge and work under his instructions, provided Demarest, Spruce and Tillou gave consent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Joshua was obliged to wait until afternoon, when a freighter would be traveling down the line, before continuing his journey to the scene of the slide, for he dared not attempt such a walk in his weakened condition.
