used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
deep-toned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
the act of departing
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
not any; not one
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
move hurridly
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
sheeted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
steadyingadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
possessing sweep
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ned and Frank, pursuing their investigations in the cavern, knew nothing of what was going on at the camp, but Jack and Pat were not long in ignorance of the danger of the situation.
in or at the place that
From this reading The shelter tents went down instantly and were blown against the rocks of the east, where they waved canvas arms in the tearing breeze like sheeted ghosts.
in or to any place at all
From this reading With the first strong rush of wind the boys were on their feet, steadying the aeroplane, driving stakes wherever the nature of the ground permitted, and running bracing cords.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The black clouds which swarmed up from the valley brought no rain, but fitful flashes of lightning and deep-toned thunder made a threatening sky.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A strong wind came out of the Western Sea at ten o'clock that night and swept the lofty plateau as a woman might have swept it with a new broom.
