used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
(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 So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
any thing at all
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
COMMUNICATIONSnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading OPENING COMMUNICATIONS.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
one or the other of two
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
how
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From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
and nothing more
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading OPENING COMMUNICATIONS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
with speed
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
move stealthily
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
stavesnounUS /steɪvz/
plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
dependable
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
Thad
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From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
a special situation
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
at the time that
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So they lined up on either side of the road, resting on the stout staves which all of them carried as a means of assistance in their mountain climbing; just as tourists in the Alps do when ascending some peak.
a Caucasian
From this reading Thad noticed how quickly Bob White pulled his broad-brimmed campaign hat down over his eyes; and at the same time managed to slip partly behind one of his companions.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In the midst of such wild surroundings it was indeed quite a surprise to discover anything so civilized.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IT was the most natural thing in the world for the detachment of scouts to come to a halt when they discovered the vehicle coming up in their rear.
