used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
anew
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
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 After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
JellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
set down according to a plan
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
engage in
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
Malcolm
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From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
not any; not one
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
on one occasion
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
one's
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From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
others
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From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
having a point
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
steam-engines
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From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After that they laid themselves down flat on their backs and puffed and panted like three steam-engines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The others climbed cautiously down the ledge and stumbled and scrambled their way to the tree line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once there, fuel was plentiful, but it was no easy task to make the ascent again with one’s arms piled with splintered branches.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They made two trips, however, and assembled a fine big pile of wood on the surface of the ledge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Malcolm pointed out the “stove,” a hollow between three big ragged boulders, already blackened by former fires, and Jelly set to work to pile the fuel there.
