used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
abattisnoun
a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the force of workers available
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
cut with a saw
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
in the near future
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Drew realized that they were skirting the barren hillside and gaining a position nearer to the treasure seekers' fort.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Several fallen trees formed this barrier, and in addition to the protection they afforded, a number of branches had been so arranged as to form an abattis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BATTLE IS ON Helpless and almost hopeless, the two captives were led deeper into the forest paths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Finally they saw a fire in the now dark wood, and soon came to a stockade.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The work had been hastily done; but with determined men behind it, it would offer a formidable obstacle to an attacking party.
