used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "We got Linda!" announced "Slats" triumphantly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
CaptivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
cook-stove
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From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
divisible by two
From this reading "Without even smashing her plane!"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We got Linda!" announced "Slats" triumphantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
set afire or burning
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
Linda
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From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "Without even smashing her plane!"
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
SlatsnounUS /slæts/
plural of “slat” — a thin strip (wood or metal)
From this reading "We got Linda!" announced "Slats" triumphantly.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading "Without even smashing her plane!"
having a supporting base
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
Susie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading "We got Linda!" announced "Slats" triumphantly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He pushed through the doorway, past the other man, and deposited Susie on a cot by the wall of the tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We got Linda!" announced "Slats" triumphantly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two men were standing inside--one bending over an oil cook-stove, the other at the door.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Captive_ Linda and her companions stopped in front of a large tent that was dimly lighted within by a lantern.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Without even smashing her plane!"
