used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
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From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
centipedes
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From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
true confidential information
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
hut'snounUS /hʌts/
possessive form of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
and nothing more
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
scorpionsnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiənz/
plural of “scorpion” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of it was smashed, as if in a scuffle.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
tarpnounUS /tɑːrp/
waterproofed canvas
From this reading A tarp had been tacked over the dirt ceiling to keep scorpions and centipedes from dropping down on the bunks below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then details of the interior began to grow more distinct in the hut's one room.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was only a little furniture, and that of a crude sort.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading ON BLACKSNAKE'S TRAIL At first, they could see little, for not much light filtered through the small door and window.
