used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
in addition
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
the act of burning something
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
of the present time and place
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading A camp fire was burning and the girls were seated about it in ceremonial fashion, with Mrs. Webster also forming one of the group.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that at present the Sunrise camp was situated several miles from any other human habitation, with the sea stretching before it and a great ranch as its background, did not ordinarily insure it an essential silence.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading This afternoon Mrs. Burton discovered that they had withdrawn to some distance from the camping grounds.
showing curiosity
From this reading Plans One afternoon, after resting for an hour or more, Mrs. Burton appeared at her little front door, wondering why she was encompassed by so unusual a silence.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading As a matter of fact, there were generally nine youthful persons, engaged in strenuous occupations of one kind or another, in its immediate vicinity.
