used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
(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 A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
blushingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
CANOEINGverbUS /kəˈnuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The camp was a most complete and modern one.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And the man had done his work well.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
fun-lovers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the man had done his work well.
the state of being honored
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
the literary culture
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The camp was a most complete and modern one.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The camp was a most complete and modern one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
Natalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The camp was a most complete and modern one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
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 But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CANOEING Camp Natalie it was named, in honour of the bride, though she blushingly protested.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And the man had done his work well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Sylvia and her chums insisted, and the name was built up in bark letters on a board, and suspended in the little open glade in front of the tents, which faced the blue waters of the lake.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And the man had done his work well.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading A man had been engaged to look after the putting up of the tents, and the arranging of all matters, so that the fun-lovers had really nothing to worry about.
