used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
(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 They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAR CANOES, CRUISERS, AND RACERS.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
Berks
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From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
camp-fires
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From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
CANOESnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading WAR CANOES, CRUISERS, AND RACERS.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
Crotty
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From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
CRUISERSnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading WAR CANOES, CRUISERS, AND RACERS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
divisible by two
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
fire-engine
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From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
brought together in one place
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
jinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
for more time
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
not any; not one
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
on one occasion
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
RACERSnounUS /ˈreɪsərz/
plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading WAR CANOES, CRUISERS, AND RACERS.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
an educational institution
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
plural of “story” — 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 They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Never in their lives had the Sea Rangers enjoyed themselves more than they did during the two days following that of their shipwreck.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR CANOES, CRUISERS, AND RACERS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
at the time that
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They looked back with disdain upon the quiet humdrum of Berks, with its houses and beds and school and chores, and regular hours for meals, and all such things.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading They swam, and fished, and paddled, and watched the most exciting of match races between rival canoes, and at night gathered about the roaring camp-fires for songs, stories, and high jinks, until it seemed to them that no other form of life was half so well worth living as this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even their fire-engine and their bicycles no longer seemed to possess the attractions that had once caused them to appear so desirable, and when Sam Ray hoped Captain Crotty would not be able to come for them in less than a month, he voiced the sentiment of every Ranger on the island.
