used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This they accepted good-naturedly, however.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
move towards
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
Gerald
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From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading This they accepted good-naturedly, however.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This they accepted good-naturedly, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
Jim
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From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
with speed
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as the results were considerably less than on the day the girls had accompanied them, there was a hearty laugh at the boys' expense when they returned to camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This they accepted good-naturedly, however.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the excursions following the fishing trip, was another of a similar nature, participated in alone by Jim and Gerald.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
at the time that
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
which person or people
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At one time or another the whole face of the mountain was explored, many curious things being discovered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE JOURNEY HOME The next few days passed quickly to the campers, who were loath for the time to approach when they would have to "pull up stakes" for the return to Baltimore.
