aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It may not be so pleasant to-night.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
terminate
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
in a free manner
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
InspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
immediately past
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
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 The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It may not be so pleasant to-night.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It may not be so pleasant to-night.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I don’t know, boys,” the old man objected mildly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
panoramicadjectiveUS /ˌpænərˈæmɪk/
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “It may not be so pleasant to-night.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lads enjoyed the camp at Inspiration Point so much that they begged Mr. Barker to stay there at least another night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
to-night
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From this reading “It may not be so pleasant to-night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some camps one finds so attractive that it is hard to break away, and after one has at last rolled up tents and blankets, memory involuntarily returns to the scene.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inspiration point was the first camp at which the lads had enjoyed the magnificent panoramic view of the great river and its valley and where they had tasted the joy of roaming about freely through upland forests and fields.
