used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
(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 All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Am I right?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look!” exclaimed Dave presently.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Look!” exclaimed Dave presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Am I right?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look!” exclaimed Dave presently.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
on one occasion
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Am I right?
put a saddle on
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently the sharp decline came to an end, and then all of them leaped once more into the saddle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The five chums continued on their way around the edge of the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were in a sober frame of mind, for each realized that, for all they knew, they might be hopelessly lost on the mountainside.
