used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
(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 The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading "It sounded as if some dynamite went off."
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
Fairview
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From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It sounded as if some dynamite went off."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It sounded as if some dynamite went off."
in the near future
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "It sounded as if some dynamite went off."
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The noise and shock of the explosion was heard all over Fairview, and soon people came flocking to the scene from all directions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR THE CAMP The sudden and unexpected shock nearly threw Snap from his feet, and it was several seconds before he could collect his senses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, in a dim and uncertain way, he realized two things--that there had been a terrific explosion and that the old boathouse containing their precious camping outfit was in ruins.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It sounded as if some dynamite went off."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What in the world can it mean?" he asked himself, as he stared in a bewildered fashion at the ruin in front of him.
