used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
DWARFSnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading THE DWARFS.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
to an extreme degree
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
with speed
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DWARFS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was not a moment to be lost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His companions quickly followed his example, and in an exceedingly short space of time all had sprung upon the backs of their horses.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
Vincent
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From this reading As Van Vincent spoke he seized the bridle rein of his horse and started for the rear end of the raft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading By the time they had done so the foremost part of the raft was within a few feet of striking a rocky point of land.
