used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
AUTOnounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
Dave
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From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
enliveningadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənɪŋ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
ETC
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From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
FRONTIERnounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
MacLester
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From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
not any; not one
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
and nothing more
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
OpalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
Phil
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From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE AUTO BOYS," "THE AUTO BOYS' ADVENTURE," "THE AUTO BOYS' CAMP," "THE AUTO BOYS' BIG SIX," "FAR PAST THE FRONTIER," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading The Auto Boys had been camped on the unfrequented shore of Opal Lake for several days.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first hunting and fishing were the only enlivening features of this, their unusual summer outing.
in or at the place that
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Opal Lake, far up in the big northern woods, had at this time no other campers.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading True, there was an abandoned clubhouse on a nearby point not far from where Phil Way, Billy Worth, Dave MacLester and Paul Jones selected the spot for their Outing Camp.
