used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
bowlders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
gulpsnounUS /ɡʌlps/
plural of “gulp” — a large and hurried swallow
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
immediately past
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
motorboatnounUS /ˈmoʊtərboʊt/
a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
pop-popping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
REWARDEDverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
spilledverbUS /spɪld/
past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
tree-trunks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
in or at the place that
From this reading Coming at last to the place where sandy shore was replaced by ragged bowlders, they began making their way through the tangled mass of underbrush, fallen tree-trunks and ferns, across the point of land which cut them off from the next sandy beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A BOLD STROKE REWARDED Bacon grease was spilled and toast burned in the preparation of breakfast, which was devoured in gulps.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "I always did like rummaging about in an unexplored wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with some misgivings but much determination, the two girls hurried away up the beach in the direction from whence had come the pop-popping of their stolen motorboat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "This would be splendid if it wasn't so serious," said Marian as they reached the crest of the ridge and prepared to descend.
