used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
in addition
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
breakfast-hour
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From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
DELIGHTSnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
a man of refinement
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
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 He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
engage in
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
Matlack
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From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
PERKENPINE
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From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
Raybold
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From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
Roy
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From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
cut with a saw
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he saw Matlack and his assistant busy in their kitchen tent, and Mrs. Perkenpine was also engaged in culinary matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
under normal conditions
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had prepared breakfast at his camp, but as Mr. Clyde did not make his appearance he went to Camp Rob to look for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had left Arthur Raybold asleep at Camp Roy, but of the ladies and gentleman who were usually visible at the breakfast-hour at Camp Rob he saw no signs, and he approached Mrs. Perkenpine to inquire for Clyde.
which person or people
From this reading PERKENPINE DELIGHTS THE BISHOP It was the bishop who first appreciated the fact that a certain air of loneliness had descended upon the shore of the lake.
