used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
(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 We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
Foch's
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From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
hikedverbUS /haɪkt/
past form of “hike” — increase
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
and nothing more
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
NewburghnounUS /ˈnuːbərɡ/
a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
carry out
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They said they had a bivouac camp just outside the city and that they had stayed there for a couple of days, so as to take in the circus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We all went to the show together that night, and I sat on Marshal Foch’s cage wagon and rode around in the parade at the beginning of the show.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW Those scouts that we met were nice fellows.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They told us they had hiked up along the river to visit a place named Elm Center, about ten or fifteen miles west of Kingston.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were hiking back to Newburgh; that’s where they lived.
