used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
eagerly desirous
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
one or the other of two
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
set up or found
From this reading And it was George who found the road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
temporary military shelter
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
uttered with a trill
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
that is looked for
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, what’s this?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was George who found the road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
(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 “Well, what’s this?”
what's
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From this reading “Well, what’s this?”
at the time that
From this reading True he did not know which road it was at the time, but when he had stumbled on through the drifting snow, fighting his way against the storm for some time, he fairly tumbled down a little embankment, rolling over and over.
in or at the place that
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ANXIOUS SEARCH George Abbot had the luck of finding the road for which he and his chums had all vainly sought so long in the storm.
which person or people
From this reading And it was George who found the road.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that the four boys had started in different directions, corresponding to the different points of the compass, to search for a route, either back to the hut where they had spent the night, or to one of the three camps.
