used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
in addition
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
a youthful male person
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
the act of discovering something
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
an opposing military force
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
Frieda
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From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
a young female
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
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 They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
Marjorie
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From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
and nothing more
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading Their pace became slower and slower, each girl making a desperate effort to keep cheerful for the sake of the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
in the near future
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They knew that they dared not lie down upon the ground, for they would not only be in danger of cold, but also of discovery by their enemy.
precisely as stated
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A STRANGE BOY SCOUT Marjorie and Frieda began to feel very tired and uncomfortable after they had walked several miles in their wet clothing.
in or at the place that
From this reading But soon they began to look eagerly for a house where they could get food and have a place to rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the sun been out to dry them, or had they been familiar with the road, it would not have been so difficult to go on.
