used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
placed crosswise
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
Hatfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
Jacques
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From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
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 Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
Midge'snounUS /ˈmɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “midge” — minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
a form of address for a man
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
a brief written record
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
having a supporting base
From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Greatly excited by the discovery, he left a note for the Cubs and then hastened back to camp to report.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, neither Mr. Hatfield nor Midge’s father was there, having crossed the river a few minutes earlier.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading After laying the trail for the other Cubs to follow, Dan had spent some minutes watching the old hotel at the far end of the island.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He too had observed Jacques standing at the window.
showing curiosity
From this reading Dan nervously paced the camp, wondering what he should do.
