used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
Armitage
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From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
Jumièges
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From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
on the contrary
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Adventures of the "Liberty Men" The "liberty men" had rather overdone things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
to-night
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From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
TwilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their ramble through the Forest of Jumièges was too much of an undertaking for the short space of time at their disposal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
we'll
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From this reading "If we keep on in a straight line," declared Mr. Armitage, "we'll strike the river somewhere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twilight overtook them almost before they were aware of the fact, and long before they were clear of the forest it was pitch dark.
woodcraftsmen
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From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, you woodcraftsmen, lead on, or we'll get no supper to-night."
