used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading The absurdity of it!
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men laughed at first.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
EasternernounUS /ˈiːstərnər/
an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
the act of giving
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The absurdity of it!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Men laughed at first.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
percolatingverbUS /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “percolate” — permeate or penetrate gradually
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
SchoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
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 First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
superlativelyadverb
to a superlative degree
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
VB
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From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, their surprise giving way to their appreciation of his attainment, their commendation for the young Easterner soared to superlatively profane heights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First, the story of his fight with the Captain spread over the land, percolating to the farthest camps.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Schoolhouse Dance Young VB held a twofold interest for the men of Clear River.
