used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
anew
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
lacking funds
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
Ned
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From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
not one, and not any
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
determined
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
Tanner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
topographynounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading This enabled Ned to fix their bearings definitely on the map, and he resolved to keep close track of the topography of the creek in the future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
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 They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now thoroughly rested, and eager to be on the water again.
at the time that
From this reading A paddle of two miles brought the party to Tanner's Dam, and when they had carried the canoes around and embarked on the lower side they passed the mouth of the real Otter Run.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover the cleft among the rocks--though admirably adapted for a hiding place--had none of the qualifications which a good camping site should possess.
WHIRLPOOLnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE WHIRLPOOL About three o'clock the boys broke camp.
