used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
take in solid food
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
Garry
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From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
HowellsnounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
LeBlanc
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From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
compacted by ironing
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
in or at or to some place
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
in the near future
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
propel through the air
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
up to a particular time
From this reading Supper over they talked for some time and then Garry proposed to his chums that they get their packs and journey on for a bit till they could find a place to throw their blankets for the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had got quite dark at this time, and so they decided to accept the invitation so cordially given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The Howells protested vigorously at this, but could offer them nothing as their cottage was not large enough to accommodate them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
at the time that
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fine meal was soon served, and as they ate, Garry told of some of their adventures with Jean LeBlanc, in order to explain why they were so startled when that name was first mentioned by Howells.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE PERIL OF THE CIRCUS Mrs. Howells pressed the boys to remain for supper, saying they would find it much more pleasant to eat in the house than to cook by the roadside somewhere.
