used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
Apthorp
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From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
Connie's
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From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
crinoids
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From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
fossilnounUS /ˈfɑːsəl/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
in a free manner
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
geologistsnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/
plural of “geologist” — a specialist in geology
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
the act of departing
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
MARAUDERSnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
get by special effort
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Bluff Creek got its name from a high bank of clay at a bend in the stream where small fossil forms were plentiful.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
a source of difficulty
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The second day of the outing a number of the campers turned enthusiastic geologists.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water cutting into the bluff constantly presented new specimens――“crinoids” the boys’ teacher termed them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
in or at the place that
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In their eagerness to secure specimens the boys worked long and hard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS After Connie’s frankness in telling Nick Apthorp where they were going it was freely predicted that their old enemies would surely give the Scouts new trouble.
