used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
anew
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
divisible by two
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
excellingverbUS /ekˈselɪŋ/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
an act that fails
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
cut with a saw
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
school-room
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From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
in the near future
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The second day of the County Fair promised to show even a greater attendance than the opening one had done.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Osborne saw the scout master looking at him with a quizzical smile on his face, as soon as he arrived at the camp.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
at the time that
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At home and abroad, as well as in the school-room, they had been hearing nothing but encouraging words, and were thus primed for excelling their previous record.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Once again did the scouts appear in full numbers, eager to undertake another afternoon’s work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, the really fine weather had considerable to do with the success of the undertaking, for it would be hard to imagine a more complete failure than such an exhibition always proves when an unfortunate rainy spell comes along just after it had started.
