Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

later than; following

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

the act of consuming food

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

plural of “elk” — large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

set up or found

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

of great significance or value

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

full of life and energy

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

a brief written record

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

on one occasion

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

past form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

going about to look at places of interest

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

in the near future

From this reading Soon the Elks, returning from an auto ride, joined their comrades and a lively discussion occurred.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

confined on all sides

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

carry out

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It pertained to the lawn party to be given that evening at the home of Miss Minerva Skybrow of the Camp-fire Girls.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

not known

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BEFORE THE PARTY Meanwhile we must return to the mother country, to take note of important happenings there.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

in or at the place that

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

during the time that

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.

which person or people

From this reading They proceeded at once to their railroad car down by the river where they found the Ravens, who had just returned from a hike.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading While our doughty explorers were eating their hunter's stew in this strange land and sprawling beneath their tree in the gathering twilight surrounded by unknown perils, the gay Silver Fox Patrol returned from New York after a day spent in shopping and sightseeing.