used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
(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 THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
at any time
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
come to pass
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
how
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From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
and nothing more
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was the most conspicuous instance of outright and supreme heroism that Temple Camp had ever witnessed or known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
a special situation
From this reading It happened, as deeds of heroic impulse always happen, suddenly, so that afterwards accounts differed as to just how the thing had occurred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
versionsnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading There are always several versions of dramatic happenings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But on one point all were agreed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE MESSAGE The altogether thrilling and extraordinary occurrence which is all that remains to be told in this narrative, was witnessed by a dozen or more scouts.
