used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
bellownounUS /ˈbeloʊ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
terminate
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
Dora
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From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
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 _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
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 Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was nearly noon-time when he returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly noon-time when he returned.
noon-time
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From this reading It was nearly noon-time when he returned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
Pete
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From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
any competition
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was nearly noon-time when he returned.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Pete remained in his tent nursing his injuries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben had disappeared early in the morning; and it was for him they were waiting before they proceeded further.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gypsies were kept mindful of his presence, now by an occasional bellow from the leader, now by a roaring burst of profanity.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly noon-time when he returned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora, disappears in the waters of the Mississippi._ On the following day, the camp did not break up at the usual early hour.
