used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
and nothing more
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
precisely as stated
From this reading Had not Mr. Sands promised to announce that very day the plans he had made for their recreation?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless, the boys were up early, filled with eager anticipation of the good times in store.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So now, instead of dressing, they donned bathing suits, crept noiselessly downstairs and out on the lawn, and raced to the beach, which was only a short distance from the border of Mr. Sands’ estate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning was dull and foggy with a suspicion of a wet drizzle in the air.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Up at Pioneer Camp in the northern woods they were accustomed to enjoy a plunge in the lake before breakfast.
