used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
anew
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
Bumpus
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From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
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 SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
enticementnounUS /ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
Ernest
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From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
profitlessadjective
without profit or reward
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
SHACKnounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
in the near future
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
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 They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
precisely as stated
From this reading They carried their chestnut bags as a matter of course, but this time the chestnut trees offered them very little enticement.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The ones they knew best had already been robbed of their nuts, and they soon wearied of a somewhat profitless search.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
Whipple
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From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
which person or people
From this reading It was Jack who voiced what was in the minds of both boys.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish we could run across Sam Bumpus again," he said.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SAM'S SHACK The next Saturday was gray and chilly, but the weather did not deter Ernest and Jack Whipple from starting off early for the woods.
