used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
the state of being absent
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
anew
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
Betty
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
Dorothy
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From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
Ephraim
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From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
Gerald
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
hand-ax
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From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
Jim
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From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
absolutely essential
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
not any; not one
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
sallied
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From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
in the near future
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT In the late afternoon, after the girls and Aunt Betty had taken their naps, Gerald suggested a jaunt down the mountainside toward the valley.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The suggestion was eagerly accepted by Aurora, Dorothy, Molly and Jim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Telling Aunt Betty good-by, and warning Ephraim not to stray away from his mistress during their absence, they soon were off down the pathway leading toward the village in the valley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No Alpine stocks had been brought, but Gerald and Jim again sallied forth with the hand-ax, the result being that in a short while the entire party was equipped with walking sticks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aunt Betty agreed that she would stay with Ephraim to look after the camp, being unable to do the climbing which would be necessary on the return.
