used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
CAMP-FIRE
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From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
come to pass
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
HOW
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From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
Kalitan
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having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "I learned much there.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I learned much there.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
an educational institution
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
snow-balling
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From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
express in speech
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I learned much there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The snow had continued during the afternoon, and the boys had had an exciting time coasting and snow-balling and enjoying themselves generally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
Wrangel
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From this reading "I went for a few months to the Mission School at Wrangel," said Kalitan.
produce a literary work
From this reading They teach the boys to read and write and do sums and to work the ground besides.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE "HOW does it happen that you speak English, Kalitan?" asked Mr. Strong as they sat around the camp-fire that evening.
