adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
Campmates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
HillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
iceboatnoun
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
inseparables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
Pontico
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As usually happened, the three inseparables, Jack, Toby and Steve, kept company on the way home.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They had much in common, and only that summer the trio had spent a glorious two weeks camping up in the woods of the Pontico Hills country.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were a number of remarkable things connected with that outing, and if the reader has not enjoyed already its perusal, he would do well to secure the preceding volume of this series, and learn just what astonishing feat Jack and his chums carried to success.[Footnote: "Jack Winters' Campmates."]
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish both of you could drop over after supper," Toby Hopkins was saying as they trudged along with the air of tired though contented boys.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've got those plans for our new iceboat nearly finished, with several novel suggestions which I'd like to ask your opinion about before I order the wood to make it in my shop."
