used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
BATTERSnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
the act of discovering something
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
imprintnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnt/
a distinctive influence
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Then he threw a towel over his shoulder and marched down to the mouth of the brook to wash his face and hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the spit of jutting sand which had formed at the junction of the creek and the brook was the deep imprint of a boat's keel, and close by were half a dozen large footsteps.
at the time that
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this laudable purpose was quite driven from his mind by the discovery which greeted his eyes when he arrived there.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BATTERS AND JOE Ned was up with the sun on Monday morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He pulled the tent flaps wide open, so that the cool air would stream in and awaken his companions.
