used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
(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 Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
bountifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
the first light of day
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
drowsinessnounUS /ˈdraʊzinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
take in solid food
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
frolickingverbUS /ˈfrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
inflected form of “frolic” — play boisterously
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
immediately past
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
the sound of laughing
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The first plunge into the icy current from the mountains dispelled the last traces of drowsiness and sent the blood bounding through their veins.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
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 VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
at the time that
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
which person or people
From this reading VISITORS FROM THE NORTH At dawn the three lads stole noiselessly from the lodge and raced away to the stream, lured on by the shouts and laughter of a jolly little company who were already in the water.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they emerged from the water they chased one another about the plain until they were thoroughly dry and glowing with health.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then they ran to the camp to eat bountifully of the food which the women were already preparing.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Then followed a few moments of wild frolicking, for all the boys and most of the younger men of the tribe were assembled at the stream.
