used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
figmentsnounUS /ˈfɪɡmɪnts/
plural of “figment” — a contrived or fantastic idea
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
hikesnounUS /haɪks/
plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
immediately past
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
in the recent past
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
a particular point in time
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
and nothing more
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
an educational institution
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SURPRISE The last barrier of reserve between the two had fallen.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading In school and out, on the football field, at scout meetings, on hikes, they were always together, until at last those early days of clash and bitterness seemed as unreal as the figments of a dream.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
(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 Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And as the weeks lengthened into months, as summer sped along to fall, the bond grew closer, until they became well-nigh inseparable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From that moment they were friends of the sort Dale had sometimes dreamed of, but only lately dared to hope for.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Troop Five held well together during the following winter.
