used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
Allison
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From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
at or in or to any place
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
Arlen
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From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
Artie
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From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
Camp-fire
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From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
carefreeadjectiveUS /ˈkerfriː/
free of trouble and worry and care
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
discoverableadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərəbəl/
capable of being ascertained or found out
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
eight-thirty
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From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
else
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From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
set up or found
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
Hervey
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From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
immediately past
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
most important element
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
pilgrimagesnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒɪz/
plural of “pilgrimage” — a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
sauntered
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From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
searchernounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
that is looked for
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
under normal conditions
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
migratory
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRIENDLY ENEMIES Camp-fire was the place to hunt up a scout, if he was not to be found anywhere else.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
which person or people
From this reading But at camp-fire, one had but to wander around among the main group and then among the smaller and more exclusive satellite groups back in the shadows, to find any scout who had not been discoverable throughout the busy day.
Willetts
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From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
WolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading In this sprawling assemblage, Artie Van Arlen sought for Allison Berry, patrol leader of the Gray Wolves from New Haven, Connecticut.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading During the day, the members of the big woodland community came and went upon their wonted enterprises, and a particular one was apt to prove elusive to the searcher.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Even the blithe and carefree Hervey Willetts, the wandering minstrel of Temple Camp, usually sauntered in from some of his dubious pilgrimages along about eight-thirty, in time to hear the last of the camp-fire yarns.
