used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
any thing at all
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
else
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From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was passed from hand to hand, and then returned to the chief.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
temporary military shelter
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
Ned
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From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
not one, and not any
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was passed from hand to hand, and then returned to the chief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
male cat
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
unstrungadjective
emotionally upset
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
at the time that
From this reading There were, then, many exclamations of astonishment among them, when Ned and Tom issued from their hut in the morning to join the hunting party, carrying their new weapons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
which person or people
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bows were, of course, unstrung; and Ned handed his to the chief, who viewed it with great curiosity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work upon which the boys were engaged passed unnoticed by the Indians, who were too much absorbed by the enjoyment of the new discovery to pay any attention to other matters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The bows and arrows had been given to them, as anything else in camp for which they had a fancy would have been given; but beyond that, none had observed what was being done.
