used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
anew
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
AlligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
in addition
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
for the reason that
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
every person
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
Joe
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From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
Keekie
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From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
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 Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
Pee-wee
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From this reading And it was a fortunate thing for everybody that Pee-wee was defeated by a large majority in the election of a camp cook.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
Ripley
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From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
a special situation
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading It was a fortunate thing for Keekie Joe that Townsend Ripley was chosen leader of the new patrol.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Later, in the good old summer time, we shall visit the island again if we can find it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading SHORT AND TO THE POINT Thus began the famous Alligator Patrol, so named because its home was on the water as well as on the land, and also on the mud.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under its flaunting traffic sign many adventures occurred that summer, but the present narrative must be confined to the surprising events which befell during Easter vacation.
