alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They looked on it almost lovingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
Blakely
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From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
ExcitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
obtain
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
brought together in one place
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
immediately past
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked on it almost lovingly.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading They looked on it almost lovingly.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading To the north they could see South River, the first stream they discovered when they came to the island.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
Sutoto
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From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not an easy task to gain the summit, but when they reached it, there was spread before them the most remarkable panorama.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRIP TO THE NEW ISLAND Exciting as were the events alluded to in the last chapter, the boys insisted on taking Sutoto to the top of the peak.
at the time that
From this reading John and Blakely gathered up the fragments, and when the boys left they were busily engaged in making careful measurements of the stone and ledges.
