used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
Carr
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From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
DiggernounUS /ˈdɪɡər/
a laborer who digs
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
ForemostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
Hallo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
an opening into or through something
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
Malcolm's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
Pomfretnoun
deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
QueenslandnounUS /ˈkwiːnzlænd/
a state in northeastern Australia
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
RiflemannounUS /ˈraɪfəlmən/
someone skilled in the use of a rifle
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
a strong line
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
steeplyadverbUS /ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Foremost amongst them was Malcolm's Queensland chum on board the _Pomfret Castle_--big Jack Kennedy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These, lashed together, were lowered into the hole and allowed to rest upon the steeply sloping sides.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Out of Touch After a wait of nearly ten minutes a rope was procured, while other willing helpers brought a number of short ladders to the mouth of the crater.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Hallo, Digger!" exclaimed that worthy, recognizing Rifleman Carr in the candlelight.
ZealandersnounUS /ˈziːləndərz/
plural of “zealander” — a native or inhabitant of Zealand
From this reading Down swarmed several men, not New Zealanders, but belonging to an Australian regiment.
