used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
(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 that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
averred
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From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
not accessible to view
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
the first light of day
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
deputed
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From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
absolutely essential
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
not any; not one
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
others
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From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
Piñone
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From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
punted
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From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
free from harm or evil
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
possessing sweep
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
Trauco
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From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
look attentively
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
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 The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though silence and caution were necessary, he averred that he had little fear of detection, no watch being kept at night by these hairy people.
at the time that
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
which person or people
From this reading Then the occupants of the craft spread their skins under the shade of this tree, and gave themselves up to the soothing influence of sleep, those who had slept during the night being deputed to watch while the others rested.
belonging to which person
From this reading The raft was made safe under a dark, overhanging tree, whose branches swept the water, and concealed their charge from any outside observation.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All that night the rescue party paddled and punted, and worked its way up the lonely river, so that when morning began to dawn Piñone advised a halt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As evening came on the journey was resumed, and Piñone assured every one that about midnight they would reach the vicinity of the Trauco village.
