used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
anew
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
Fred
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From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
let have
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
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 TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
Moultrie
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From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
on one occasion
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
try to get or reach
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
UNBIDDEN
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From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their two companions already were there and the return of their friends was greeted by a shout from both Grant and George.
at the time that
From this reading Other things, however, speedily were forgotten when Fred related the story of their gruesome discovery in the sheltered place or cave on the sloping side of the mountain.
in or at the place that
From this reading TWO UNBIDDEN GUESTS By this time the boys and their guide had returned to the place where they had left their companions.
wherein
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From this reading Again and again the diary was inspected and the part wherein Simon Moultrie had recorded his discovery of the great lead was read aloud again and again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both George and Grant at once united in declaring that the decision which their friends already had made to seek for the lost mine was to be highly commended.
