used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
commemoratedverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪtɪd/
past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
diagonaladjectiveUS /daɪˈæɡənəl/
connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
lantern-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
pennantsnounUS /ˈpenənts/
plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
peppermintnounUS /ˈpepərmɪnt/
herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
any competition
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
determined
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
springboardnounUS /ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd/
a flexible board for jumping upward
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
propel through the air
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
very small
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
TWENTY-FIFTHadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
migratory
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
at the time that
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
in or at the place that
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
a Caucasian
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
which person or people
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULY TWENTY-FIFTH On July twenty-fifth, when the camp was in gala array for the big event, Wandering Willie walked over to the Archer farm.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The springboard which overhung the lake was festooned with bunting and the lantern-post looked like a stick of peppermint candy with its diagonal winding of red, white and blue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Standing on the same eminence where he had sullenly resolved to throw away the scarf pin which commemorated his one great exploit, he looked down upon the camp which was gay with pennants and streamers.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading This annual event was not a race but a contest; he who swam across in the shortest time won the prize.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Far across the lake was a tiny area of color, indicating the spot where the swimmers would start for the swim to the camp shore.
