used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
(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 Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
Blow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
placed in a grave
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
and nothing more
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
Sackett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
transport commercially
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading With hurry and bustle and good-natured shouts they prepared to set out.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They had spent a jolly evening around the fireplace on the previous day, talking, planning and laughing over some of Captain Blow’s humorous stories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The sun had barely raised above the horizon on the following day before the ranch echoed to the preparations for the treasure hunt.
at the time that
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys had slept poorly, looking forward eagerly to the time when they should be in close contact with the long buried ship in the desert sands.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now that their minds had been relieved of all anxiety concerning Sackett and his gang their spirits soared as only those of the young adventurous can.
