the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
brother-Scouts
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From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
detrained
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From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
DuchynounUS /ˈdʌtʃi/
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
fifenounUS /faɪf/
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
kind-heartednessnoun
sympathy arising from a kind heart
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
without good reason
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
march in a procession
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
information about recent and important events
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
not any; not one
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
pasties
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From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
Polkerwyck
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From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
not in physical motion
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
trek-cart
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From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
soldiers collectively
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Seven miles of hilly country separated them from the village of Polkerwyck.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
Wadebridge
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From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
at the time that
From this reading THE ARRIVAL IT was four o'clock in the afternoon when the Scouts detrained at Wadebridge, the termination of their railway journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With typical kind-heartedness their west country brother-Scouts regaled their London visitors with tea, Cornish cream, pasties and other delicacies for which the Duchy is noted, while to still further perform their good turns they insisted upon dragging the camping party's trek-cart for nearly five miles.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The afternoon was hot and sultry, there was no wind to cool the heated atmosphere; but braced up by the attractiveness of their novel surroundings the lads thought lightly of their march.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By some unexplained means the news of their impending arrival forestalled them, and at the station two Cornish troops, with drum and fife bands, awaited them.
