Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

(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 Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

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

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

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

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

true confidential information

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

start firing a weapon

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

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From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

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

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

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From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

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

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

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

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

not any; not one

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

an event that repeats

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

refrain from harming

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

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

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

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

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

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

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

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

From this reading For the next few days the adventures of that fire were the sole subject of conversation.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Such were the views of the fire, now that it was past history and the frequent rains precluded its repetition, but it was a notable fact that throughout the remainder of the summer no one was heard to wish for another.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

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

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was wonderful, now that it was all over, to see how they had enjoyed that gruelling work on the fireline.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Hazen, the official historian, devoted all his spare time to writing up the details in the official scrapbook and they lost nothing of their vividness in the process.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Scott wrote home an account of the fire which perfectly confirmed his parents in their belief in the woolliness of the West, but left them undecided as to whether the fire had been a catastrophe narrowly prevented by almost superhuman efforts or a harmless scheme devised for the amusement of the students.