used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
being joined in close association
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
AVIATORnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE AVIATOR BOYS’ BOLD DASH.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
fearless and daring
From this reading THE AVIATOR BOYS’ BOLD DASH.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE AVIATOR BOYS’ BOLD DASH.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE AVIATOR BOYS’ BOLD DASH.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
the act of discovering something
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
an act that fails
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
highest in quality
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
not accessible to view
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
immediately past
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
quesal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVIATOR BOYS’ BOLD DASH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
up to a particular time
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their scrutiny was a failure so far as any discovery of the kind was concerned, and somewhat disheartened at the impossibility of solving the significance of the quesal they started back for camp.
watch-chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In their excitement at their discovery of the figure of the quesal the boys lingered till late in the afternoon at the foot of the cliff scanning it from every possible point of view in an effort to ascertain if there were not some hidden opening in it or at least some precipitous trail leading to its summit.
at the time that
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was after dark when they reached it having come the last part of their way with the greatest difficulty owing to the failing light.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Frank’s skill as a navigator however availed them and with the help of his pocket compass which he wore attached to his watch-chain, they finally made camp.
