used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
AcornnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrn/
fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
for the reason that
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
Dimp's
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From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
Jess
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From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
Laura
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From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
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 THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
something you have to do
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
others
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From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
SHERIFFnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Their activities had been joyous ones; their fun and sport healthful; and nothing had really occurred to trouble their minds.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, Laura was an exception to the others.
well-spent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
which person or people
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading But it was Mother Wit who had thought out the true significance of these mysterious happenings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SHERIFF WITH HIS DOGS Another evening melted into night, leaving in the minds of most of the girls of Central High now encamped on Acorn Island, a feeling of contentment and pleasure because of a well-spent day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jess and Bobby were to a degree disturbed over the mystery of the young man who had visited the camp on two occasions, and about their unexpected discovery of Professor Dimp's presence on Acorn Island.
