used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
(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 To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
any person at all
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
have
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
cave-like
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From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
take in liquids
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
at any time
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
set up or found
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
partook
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From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
have in common
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
the season of growth
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the storm had passed away and the sun came out as brightly as ever.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading By the fire the remainder of the bear meat was cooked, and all partook of their share and washed down the meal with a drink from a nearby spring.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading To this spot all of the party retired, and here found shelter from the rain and wind, and here they remained until morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Joe and his father managed to find a little dry wood and with this a fire was kindled, all being careful to keep the smoke from ascending in a solid cloud.
but in spite of that
From this reading DAYS OF PERIL Although Pep Frost was as tired out as anybody in the party, yet the old pioneer did not rest until he had found a cave-like opening under some of the largest of the rocks in that vicinity.
