used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
Alvin
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From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
Calhoun
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From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
set up or found
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
Gordon
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From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
Haynes
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From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
Landon
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From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
take the midday meal
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
and nothing more
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
unusual or striking
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day brought a marked coolness in the temperature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mike Murphy told Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes of his singular experience the night before, and asked their help in solving the puzzle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Gordon Calhoun went with us in the other canoe to the western end of the lake, where we found so romantic a spot that we ate our lunch there and did not return until after dark.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In preparation for the evening’s instructive entertainment, nearly all the boys spent the time in roaming through the woods, taking notes and brushing up their knowledge of birds, which were met with only in moderate numbers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wish we could aid you,” replied Alvin, “but it is as much a mystery to us as it is to you.
