used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
(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 She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
Betsey
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From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
put or send forth
From this reading Miss Betsey Taylor had cast from her the sobriety of years.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
GHOSTSnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
the act of departing
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Betsey Taylor had cast from her the sobriety of years.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
take the midday meal
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
Madge
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From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
and nothing more
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
Phil
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From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
Preston
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From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Miss Betsey Taylor had cast from her the sobriety of years.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Miss Betsey Taylor had cast from her the sobriety of years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had an idea that sitting up all night in a forlorn, dirty old house was not going to be half as much sport as enthusiastic Madge anticipated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
at the time that
From this reading GHOSTS OF THE PAST It was nearly ten o'clock the following evening when four excited adventurers set out from the Preston house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little captain was not the only enthusiast in the ghost party, which was composed of herself, Phil, David and Miss Betsey.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They carried dark lanterns, while practical Phil had a package of lunch stored away out of sight.
a late time of life
From this reading Miss Betsey Taylor had cast from her the sobriety of years.
