used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
(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 plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
terminate
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
breakfasting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
characterized by great determination
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
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 All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
MoosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
Parsons's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Their breakfasting was done in a hurry, since it was their intention to be far out on the lake at sunrise or a few minutes thereafter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN PERIL Having had a meal of the fish and having spent a jolly time around the big log fire in the living room of the palatial camping house of the Parsons’s and the camp clock showing the time to be nine o’clock at night, the boys determined to go to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Paul Bird grabbed up the camera as they started away from the camp, remarking that he might need some pictures of himself catching the longest string of the biggest fish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All plans were set for an early morning expedition on skates out over Old Moose Lake, ending in the catching of some more fish.
at the time that
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet break of day when the boys got out of their bunks, all eager, fresh from the night of solid rest.
