used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
afireadjectiveUS /əˈfaɪr/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
From this reading "When I run I sweat like a house afire."
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
(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 All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
any thing at all
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
don't
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From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
divisible by two
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
Fairview
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From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "When I run I sweat like a house afire."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I run I sweat like a house afire."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "When I run I sweat like a house afire."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
outingsnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋz/
plural of “outing” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
overheatedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərhiːtɪd/
heated beyond a safe or desirable point
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
any competition
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "When I run I sweat like a house afire."
in a swift manner
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were good pedestrians, for their numerous outings had hardened their muscles and given them good lung power.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SWIMMING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED Lane's Cove was situated almost a mile from Fairview, but the four boys did not think anything of walking that distance.
at the time that
From this reading Even little Giant trudged along as swiftly as the rest and even suggested a race when they came in sight of the spot selected by Snap for the afternoon's fun.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
you'll
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From this reading "No, don't run---you'll get overheated," said Whopper.
