used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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an institution created to conduct business
From this reading You will find them interesting company.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
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Darlington
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
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 This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find them interesting company.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
HistoricallyadverbUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəli/
throughout history
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the aggregate of past events
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
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arousing or holding the attention
From this reading You will find them interesting company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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Jim
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Jo
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come together
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
an amount of time
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
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plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
male cat
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
not known
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This series tells the adventures of Jim, Jo, and Tom Darlington, first in their camp wagon as they follow the trail to the great West in the early days.
at the time that
From this reading Historically, these books present a true picture of a period in our history as important as it was picturesque, when the nation set its face toward this vast unknown West, and conquered it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find them interesting company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They meet with thrilling adventures and encounters, and stirring incidents are the rule, not exception.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They are real American boys, resourceful, humorous, and--but you must meet them.
