used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
Adirondacksnoun
a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
at or in the front
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
give a description of
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
DodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
etc
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From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
Joffrenoun
French field marshal who commanded the Allied armies in France during World War II (1852-1931)
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
SmugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
SpyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Many of the episodes are true or at least founded on the experiences of former boys who enjoyed them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To look back on the days passed in a tent by the shore of some forest lake or stream is a source of never-ending enjoyment to those of us who have had that experience.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In this book I have tried to describe the adventures of four boys who spent a vacation camping in the Adirondacks, and who indulged in water sports of various kinds while there.
which person or people
From this reading Every one who loves outdoor life knows the charm and the pleasures of camping.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of “The Search for the Spy,” “The Air Scout,” “With Joffre on the Battle Line,” “Dodging the North Sea Mines,” “The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers’ Island,” “The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave,” etc., etc.
