used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
past 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 Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
CAMPFIREnounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
CapesnounUS /keɪps/
plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
Holwell
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From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was intended that one of the tents should be handed over to Mr. Capes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was to be used to house the “overflow.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
at the time that
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Holwell, Mr. Bartlett and the athletic director added their voices to the chorus, and then shook hands with the guests, who were soon made to feel at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN CAMPFIRE When finally the boat arrived at the island landing, and the passengers came ashore, they were greeted with three rousing cheers by the score of lads.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading A brush shanty had been erected during the day by some of the busy workers.
