used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
in addition
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
move gently or carefully
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
else
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From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
hardihoodnoun
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
Lhatto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
Ogga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
by chance
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
roves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
stealthnounUS /stelθ/
avoiding detection by moving carefully
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect also, Ogga and Lhatto had been exceptional.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In prehistoric time the camp was the stopping place, a few boughs, a few skins, a fire amongst stones, perhaps a shelter under a rock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
at the time that
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The early man roves but with stealth and with slowness along rivers and coast lines.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the southern land where they now were and in the summer, the young hardihood and trained activity of these youths required little else, and as the streams and ponds, or the life of the woods, furnished them food, when inland, or the shores of the sea, sustenance, when on the coast, their ease of movement was unlimited.
