used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
apart from; not including
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
SQUIRRELSnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
STUNTnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
up to a particular time
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The night was spent under the stars near the old block house, meals were carried in the launches, and the return the next day was on the same plan, partly by boat, partly on foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
at the time that
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first was a three days’ jaunt, when the girls were taken first by boat, then by truck, with their packs, to the foot of Mt. Washington, which they were to climb.
a Caucasian
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
which person or people
From this reading The second led to historic little Wiscasset, part of the way by boat, the rest a hike, except for the little girls who were taken all the way by launch.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
Wiscasset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “STUNT NIGHT” WITH SQUIRRELS’ INN Several things had conspired to put off the White Mountain and Wiscasset trips, till within about ten days of the close of camp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Patty despaired of having any practice for the Squirrels’ Inn “stunt”, but concluded that inasmuch as they were not attempting any formal performance before a critical audience, one or two hasty rehearsals of the program as a whole in the club room would do.
