used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
Chicora
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From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
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 On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
flag-pole
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From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
fête-days
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From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
LOUISA
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From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
and nothing more
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
OTHERS
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From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
RelativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
stubbing
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From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
stutteringverbUS /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “stutter” — speak haltingly
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
express in words
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
male cat
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading On the day following the adventure at the cliff the visitors began to reach camp early, and among the first to put in an appearance was Tom’s Aunt Louisa, from Boston.
two times
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Frequently the father of one of the boys stayed over until Monday morning, sleeping in one of the dormitories and getting a genuine taste of camp life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her arrival was so unexpected, and Tom became so excited over it, that he started at the landing to tell her how glad to see her he was and only finished at the flag-pole, having been set back twice in his stuttering by stubbing his toe on the way up.
under normal conditions
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Relatives and friends were given the freedom of the camp, and the visitors’ table in the dining-hall was usually full.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TELLS HOW TOM WAS VISITED BY AUNT LOUISA--AND SOME OTHERS Saturdays at Chicora were by way of being fête-days.
