used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
terminate
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
captivateverbUS /ˈkæptɪveɪt/
attract; cause to be enamored
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
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the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
set up or found
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
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 But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
engage in
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monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
a form of address for a man
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
ROSENBAUM
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ROSENBAUM'S
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From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
plural of “story” — 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 ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
carry out
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROSENBAUM'S stories of adventure were not such as to captivate the boys with the career of a spy.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Rosenbaum came over one morning with a proposition to take them out on an expedition, he found them ready to go.
in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But the long stay in camp was getting very tedious, and they longed for something to break the monotony of camp guard and work on the interminable fortifications.
