used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
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 some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
joltsnounUS /dʒoʊlts/
plural of “jolt” — a sudden jarring impact
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
jounces
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From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
jouncing
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From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
immediately past
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
motor-truck
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From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
mud-holes
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From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
absolutely essential
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
approval to do something
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
an educational institution
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
the season of growth
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
thawsnounUS /θɔːz/
plural of “thaw” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading It was, in fact, a vastly more uncomfortable trip than the one last summer.
precisely as stated
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What cared they for hard seats, for jolts and jounces, for mud-holes, delays, and the growing certainty of a late arrival?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading In some miraculous fashion the necessary permission was obtained by each and every one of the boys of Troop Five, and bright and early on the morning after school closed the whole crowd was packed into the motor-truck, jouncing southward over roads very much the worse for spring thaws.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But overhead the skies were cloudless; warm breezes, faintly odorous of spring and growing things, caressed their cheeks, and youth was in their hearts.
