aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
on or to one side
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
betteringadjectiveUS /ˈbetərɪŋ/
changing for the better
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
set up or found
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
a full supply
From this reading Frank always found plenty to occupy his attention.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
pottered
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From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
TRESPASSERS
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From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TRESPASSERS The two guardians of the camp at Cabin Point, being left to their own devices, set about carrying out certain tasks they had in mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He could discover numerous ways of bettering the conditions of affairs, and took keen delight in making changes calculated to lessen the friction of camp life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
at the time that
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On his part Will pottered with his camera for fully an hour.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading When in the end he laid it aside in working order he was satisfied with what he had done.
