used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
don't
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From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
destroyed or killed
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
HilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
and nothing more
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
Percival
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From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "You won't if you don't try, at any rate," said Dick.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
Sheldon
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From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
hard to endure
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
the act of using
From this reading There is no use trying to beat you, however."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
which person or people
From this reading FUN ON THE RIVER That day a number of the boys from the camp down the river came up on the invitation of the Hilltop boys to pay them a visit, and to compete for various prizes offered by the doctor, and some of the people of the neighborhood who had gone to the other camp on the occasion of the regatta.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
won't
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From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Some of our boys took away prizes from you the other day," said Percival who received the visitors, "and it is only fair that we should give you a chance to capture something from us."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We won't from you or Sheldon," replied one of the visitors, "but we will try to compete with the rest of your boys.
