used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
RamblersnounUS /ˈræmblərz/
plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
and nothing more
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
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 He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading In the course of their travels, the Nimrod Club, a rival organization, is often encountered.
hard to endure
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
precisely as stated
From this reading The author's purpose is a very unassuming one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
which person or people
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading He aims simply to present to the host of bright American boys a clean, wholesome story of sport and adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys are able to accept the unexpected and often trying situations in which they are placed with a reasonable degree of philosophy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Ramblers are a group of five jolly young fellows, who form a club for the purpose of hunting and fishing, but find their plans changed by circumstances.
