used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
not any; not one
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
others
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From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
by chance
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
with speed
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It gave them a place of resort, an occupation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading The camp at the lake very quickly proved its value to Sam and his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
week-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poke and Step continued to be absorbed in the construction of their aeroplane, but the others were glad to have an excuse for a hike, or an overnight stay under canvas, or a week-end outing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Gradually they were adding to the equipment; and were making a comfortable nest in the woods.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Possibly their zeal was increased by the fact that their relations with the rest of the class showed no improvement.
