1918
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From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
24
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From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
averred
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From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
BASINnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
for the reason that
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
a youthful male person
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
laborsome
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From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
presagedverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒd/
past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
Romer
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From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
TONTO
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From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading TONTO BASIN The start of a camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his first trip into the wilds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His mother feared he would be injured; his teachers presaged his utter ruin; his old nurse, with whom he waged war until he was free of her, averred that the best it could do for him would be to show what kind of stuff he was made of.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may be that the boy was too young for such an undertaking.
