used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
Chicora
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From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
discomforts
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From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
set down according to a plan
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
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 This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
as might be expected
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
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 THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Being a hero has its discomforts, and Nelson encountered them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading TELLS HOW THE FOUR LAID PLANS AND HOW BOB PREPARED FOR A VICTORY Nelson awoke the next day to find himself a hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This state of things, however, lasted but a few days, for the end of the vacation was almost at hand and the inhabitants of Camp Chicora had many things to occupy their minds.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The older boys had less transparent ways of showing their admiration, but show it they did, and Nelson, naturally somewhat shy, suffered much annoyance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The smaller boys dogged his footsteps and were proud and haughty for the rest of the day if they succeeded in getting a word from him.
