used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
Alex
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From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
move towards
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
Jule
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From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading “Where’s the _Rambler_?”
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that the sight of their chums was more than pleasing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
tinnedadjective
sealed in a can or jar
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
Unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
accept gladly
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
(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 The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
Where's
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From this reading “Where’s the _Rambler_?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unmindful of the peril which they had so fortunately escaped, Case and Jule made their way through the forest in quick time and finally came to a point from which the camp at the head of the cove was to be seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys dashed down to the fire with shouts of joy, and the reader may well understand that their welcome was a hearty one.
yellow-legged
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From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
Zeke
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From this reading At the moment of their approach, Alex was taking the fish from the fire, Clay was opening tinned goods, and Uncle Zeke stood mourning over the fact that he had not sooner discovered the presence of the yellow-legged chicken.
