Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

later than; following

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

possessing life

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

neat and smart in appearance

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

a unit of instruction

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

according to the clock

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

above and across; more than

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

having a point

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

with little or no delay

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

an educational institution

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

important in effect or meaning

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

a special situation

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This crevice, that oblique angle, this smooth indentation, that rough mass,---each marking had its significant meaning to the enthusiastic leader.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The businesslike attitude of the young instructor, Ransom Thayer, was reflected in the appearance of the boys; and from the first crisp greeting of Mr. Thayer to his curt dismissal an hour and a half later, the interest and attention of his auditors never wavered.

strongly and firmly constructed

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Walter Osborne said to Blake after "school" was over for the morning, "I have always felt as though the trees of the forest were alive, but now it seems to me that every rock is a breathing, changing, growing thing, too."

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first lesson emphasized the historical phase of geology; and as he talked and pointed here and there in illustration, it seemed to the boys that every stone and boulder and pebble and overhanging cliff responded with the story of its life.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE RESULT OF THE SURVEYS Promptly at nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, a clean-cut, well-knit, strong-featured young man stood before an eager-faced group of khaki-clad scouts in Pioneer Camp.