used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
alighted
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From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
for the reason that
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
Catskill
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From this reading Catskill Landing was the station for Temple Camp.
for the most part
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
conesnounUS /koʊnz/
plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It was the frequent destination of their hikes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Catskill Landing was the station for Temple Camp.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was the frequent destination of their hikes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
a state of high honor
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
hikesnounUS /haɪks/
plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading It was the frequent destination of their hikes.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
kidnappingnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Catskill Landing was the station for Temple Camp.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
by chance
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
sodasnounUS /ˈsoʊdəz/
plural of “soda” — a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Catskill Landing was the station for Temple Camp.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Catskill Landing was the station for Temple Camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the frequent destination of their hikes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was there that they bought sodas and ice cream cones.
a special situation
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
soldiers collectively
From this reading It was there that arriving troops alighted from boat or train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PATH OF GLORY The affair of the kidnapping created quite a sensation at camp, partly, no doubt, because stories of missing people always arouse the interest of scouts, but chiefly perhaps because the thing was brought so close to them.
