used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
bumpsnounUS /bʌmps/
plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
the act of burning something
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
contusionsnounUS /kənˈtuːʒənz/
plural of “contusion” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
true confidential information
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
a boy or man
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
cut with a saw
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
stay-at-homenoun
a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
express in words
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
THREATENINGadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading ANOTHER THREATENING PERIL Loud cheers greeted the appearance of the seven scouts, as they hurried forward into the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
hard to endure
From this reading Gradually, however, each stay-at-home scout began to get a pretty clear idea of the series of adventures that had befallen their mates in trying to explore the mysteries of the island.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Such a clatter of tongues as ensued, as every fellow tried to tell his version of the happening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
at the time that
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
which person or people
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when those who had remained with the tents saw the various scratches, contusions and bumps that adorned most of the returned boys' faces, they were burning with eagerness to hear the details of the adventure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading If half that was said were written down, it would require many more chapters to give the details.
