used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
enticementsnounUS /ɪnˈtaɪsmənts/
plural of “enticement” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
at any time
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
not any; not one
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
not one, and not any
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
something you have to do
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
a human being
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
recurring again and again
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had never been seen by any living person.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
plural of “tale” — 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 Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lost Pond" was a tradition, a myth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Wonderful tales were told about that pond for which many persons had hunted, but which no one of the present generation had ever been able to find.
a late time of life
From this reading Every guide in Long Lake township talked about Lost Pond and repeated the legends, which through the passing years had probably lost none of their original enticements.
but in spite of that
From this reading Two dead men, it was alleged, had visited it on several occasions while they were yet living.
