used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
anew
From this reading On Duty Again.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
a small house with a single story
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On Duty Again.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
how
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From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
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 If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
Mike'snounUS /maɪks/
possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Duty Again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Putting the cabin in order, and fastening the door, the boys then started for home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time Harry had finished his story, it was almost sundown.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a hearty supper at the cottage, different plans for their amusement were discussed and determined upon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If time would allow, we might relate many interesting incidents that transpired during the month they spent together; how, one day, the young moose ran away with Uncle Mike's wood wagon and upset the boys in the road.
