accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
for the reason that
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
to come or go into
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
divisible by two
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
ForestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
engage in
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
and nothing more
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
others
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From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
coated with paint
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
PetrifiedverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
sightseeingnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/
going about to look at places of interest
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They were really impatiently waiting to make these expeditions, because of their Camp Fire guardian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three girls and Mr. Simpson were riding slowly across the Arizona sands toward the neighborhood of the Little Colorado River.
which person or people
From this reading It was she who had suggested that they first learn something of the routine of their new camp life and more of the climate of outdoors Arizona, before attempting any strenuous sightseeing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was true they were only on an exploring expedition, for they had solemnly promised not to enter the region of the Painted Desert nor one of the Petrified Forests until the others could be with them, even if they should reach the borders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
but in spite of that
From this reading The fact was—and the girls understood it—that Mrs. Burton was not yet strong enough to accompany them, and that she would be desolate at being left behind.
