used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
anew
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
Barney
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From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
battlegroundsnounUS /ˈbætəlɡraʊndz/
plural of “battleground” — a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
Cranston's
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From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
disgustinglyadverb
in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
GapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
Gibson'snounUS /ˈɡɪbsənz/
possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
KnoxvillenounUS /ˈnɑːksvɪl/
a city in eastern Tennessee on the Tennessee River
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
not any; not one
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
an amount of time
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
in the near future
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys planned a brief tour afoot and were soon on their way among the Great Smoky Mountains.
in or at the place that
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Frank and Barney were making the journey from Gibson's Gap to Cranston's Cove, which was said to be a distance of twelve miles, but they were willing to admit that those mountain miles were most disgustingly long.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Leaving their friends in Florida, Frank, Barney and the professor next moved northward toward Tennessee, Frank wishing to see some of the battlegrounds of the Civil War.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Professor Scotch had no heart for a "tour afoot" through the mountains, and so he had stopped at Knoxville, where the boys were to join him again in two or three weeks, by the end of which period he was quite sure they would have enough of tramping.
