used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
anew
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
Amy
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From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
the act of departing
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
one or the other of two
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
five-hours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
death of a person
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
temporary military shelter
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
the force of workers available
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
not any; not one
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
Rothstock
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From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading No contretemps, no false step on the part of either, had marred the climb.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as the charm of their expedition gripped them, the spirits of both girls improved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amy had, in the early hours, shown a slight tendency to moodiness; and Bee had been silent and grave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRIENDS IN PERIL FOUR hours after the departure of the two men, the girls were up, starting for their smaller ascent of the little Rothstock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had a delightful five-hours' scramble, at the end of which, they again reached the Hut.
