amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
GEOGRAPHYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
and nothing more
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
immediately past
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
without good reason
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
Sedley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
carry out
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But at last they grew tired of the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
two-o'clock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We want to go on an exploring voyage."
in or at the place that
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOOD LAKE Captain Sedley reached the depot just in time to take the two-o'clock train; and the club returned to Centre Island, where another hour was spent very pleasantly in listening to the music of the band, and in such amusements as the ingenuity of boys can devise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mother, won't you let us row you round the lake?" asked Frank.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The beautiful Zephyr, resting so lightly and gracefully on the water, seemed to invite them to more congenial sports.
