used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading On these tables the Indians ate and slept.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
gabledadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪbəld/
(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On these tables the Indians ate and slept.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
most important element
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
Osceola
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From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
paddlers
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From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
palmettonounUS /pælˈmetoʊ/
any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
palmettoes
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From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
cut with a saw
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
skimmingnounUS /ˈskɪmɪŋ/
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading On these tables the Indians ate and slept.
in the near future
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these tables the Indians ate and slept.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
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 As they approached, Bill saw that Osceola was steering for an encampment that covered about an acre, in a clump of palmettoes near the water.
waterwaynounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/
a navigable body of water
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The three weary paddlers sent their dugout skimming down the open waterway toward the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He soon noticed that the dwellings were built of six upright poles, three on a side, and had gabled roofs of palmetto thatch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Later he was to learn that the floors were made of earth, and the main articles of furniture were large tables which nearly filled the interior.
