aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
anew
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
(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 ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
exhale hard
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
Crookhorn's
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From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
ear-splitting
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From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
a state of high honor
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
the act of departing
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
Hoel
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From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
Lisbeth
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From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
Longfrock
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From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
march in a procession
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
Ole
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From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
PEAKnounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
saeter
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From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
carry out
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading That triple signal meant "Forward, march!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lisbeth Longfrock, Ole, and Peter were going to take their trip to Glory Peak to see the spot that had been visited by the king.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One call was thin and fine, the other two were heavier.
at the time that
From this reading ON GLORY PEAK It was again high summer, and the sun shone bright on all the mountain tops when, one morning, an ear-splitting call played on three goat horns rang suddenly out from the inclosure belonging to Hoel saeter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The boys now owned goat horns to blow on, and they were good ones, too; for Lisbeth Longfrock had kept her word about Crookhorn's horns and had given one to each boy.
