used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
(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 "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
GRANDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OVER THE RIO GRANDE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
the literary culture
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
engage in
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
Montezumas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE RIO GRANDE.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
approval to do something
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading OVER THE RIO GRANDE.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
somersaultnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlt/
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE RIO GRANDE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Each one received permission to make the trip into the land of the Montezumas.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A week later, during which there had been busy days at the mining camp, the boys received answers to their letters.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
produce a literary work
From this reading They came in the shape of telegrams, for the lads had asked their parents to wire instead of waiting to write.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Hurrah!" yelled Bob, making an ineffectual attempt to turn a somersault, and coming down all in a heap.
