used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
CIRCULARadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
clothing in general
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
Crawshay's
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From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
FatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
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 A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
absolutely essential
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
Pratt
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From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
carry out
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
propel through the air
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had saved next to nothing but their clothes.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must do our best to throw the beggars off the scent," he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CIRCULAR TOUR Fatigued though they were, the boys lay long awake in the room Mrs. Rogers provided for them, discussing the situation into which they had been thrown by the fire, and their plans for the future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pratt suggested that they should accept Mr. Crawshay’s offer and take up their abode with him until the mystery of the island had been solved; but this idea was opposed by the others, Armstrong in particular pointing out that they would stand a better chance of success if they remained more closely in touch with their former encampment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they were to start another camp a new tent--almost a complete new outfit--would be necessary.
