used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
a youthful male person
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
without deviation
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
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 Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had mapped out a little turn in his mind.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He had mapped out a little turn in his mind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had mapped out a little turn in his mind.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
in motion
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had mapped out a little turn in his mind.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
by chance
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
Phil
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
in the near future
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
be standing; be upright
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
swoopnounUS /swuːp/
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had mapped out a little turn in his mind.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By moving directly east for perhaps ten minutes, then turning sharply north, and proceeding for the same length of time, after which he would swing into the southwest, Phil believed he might cover quite a stretch of territory, and stand few chances of missing the river.
which person or people
From this reading This was his first experience in Florida sport, and he knew that he had lots to learn; but he was a boy who always kept his eyes and ears open; and besides, had a general knowledge of the many things peculiar to the country.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FIRST NIGHT When Phil walked away from the spot where the power boat was secured, with his two companions aboard, he did not mean to go far.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Night would soon swoop down on the wilderness; and from former unpleasant experiences the young hunter knew what it was to be lost.
