used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
Algy
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From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
(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 TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
Barnes
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From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
propose a payment
From this reading Then they bid the hotel people good-by and started for Grand Canyon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
Dalken
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From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
recognizable; marked
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
FlagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
set up or found
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading Then they bid the hotel people good-by and started for Grand Canyon.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Then they bid the hotel people good-by and started for Grand Canyon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
immediately past
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
come together
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Then they bid the hotel people good-by and started for Grand Canyon.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
with speed
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then they bid the hotel people good-by and started for Grand Canyon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They heard from Mr. Barnes the last day of their stay in Flagstaff, and were pleased to learn that he was recovering quickly from his injury.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
at the time that
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
in or at the place that
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TWO WEEKS LATER Jack managed to escort his friends to all the other places of interest which they had decided to visit, and then, having heard from Mr. Dalken and his two companions that they were not to wait for them, the five members of the party at Flagstaff decided to go on to Grand Canyon, where they expected to meet Mrs. Alexander and Algy.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But they found that the first of December was the most wonderful of all seasons in the year to see the Canyon and the surrounding scenery.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They arrived at a time of year when few tourists think of visiting Arizona and its wonders.
