used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
at or in or to any place
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
cone-shapedadjective
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
contagiousadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪdʒəs/
easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
I'm
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From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
Peggy
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From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
Roy
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From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
Roy's
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From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERILS OF THE HILLS Suddenly Roy gave a sharp exclamation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
we'll
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From this reading "The camp is in that direction, I'm sure of it," he declared, "come on, Peg, we'll strike out for it, and in half an hour's time we'll be telling our adventures over a good supper."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Something about a cone-shaped peak to the west of them appeared familiar.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading By this time Peggy was willing to start anywhere if she was moderately sure the camp lay in that direction, and Roy's enthusiasm was contagious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with renewed hope the brother and sister struck out for the cone-shaped peak.
