used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
the state of being absent
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
placed crosswise
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
EvergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
set up or found
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
brought together in one place
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
gobblingverbUS /ˈɡɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
and nothing more
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
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 DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
for more time
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
squatter's
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From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading They stretched their canvas, tent fashion, and gathered grass and moss for their beds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
male cat
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
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 A round, deep pool of clear fresh water was just beside the camp, and after one rattlesnake and a few moccasins that claimed squatter's title had been killed they felt that nothing was lacking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
at the time that
From this reading When they started out on the hunt prepared to be gone for one or more days Dick was troubled for fear Tom might not understand his long absence and skip out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
which person or people
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
WILDCATnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading DICK'S WILDCAT AND OTHER WILD THINGS The Everglades had been crossed and that great region of romance was no longer a mystery to our explorers, who found a dry, shaded site for their camp on the border of the swamp which they planned to explore and there fitted up for a long stay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the evening the distant gobbling of a turkey told the hunters what would be the first duty of the next day.
