used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
(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 It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
any thing at all
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
house-party
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From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
inexhaustibles
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From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
MartinsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtɪnz/
plural of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In the afternoon the Martins had planned a mountain climb.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not a really bad mountain, at all, and the arrangement was to start in the late afternoon, have dinner upon the top, and descend by moonlight.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It was a lovely day--a shade too hot, if anything was to be urged against it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO--AND A MOUNTAIN The next morning was given to recovery from the dance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It was the plan of the younger inexhaustibles among the group, but in spite of faint protests from some of the elders all the Martin house-party was in line for the climb, and with the addition of the Blair party and several other couples from the Lodge, quite a procession was formed upon the path by the river.
