used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE OLD QUARRY.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
placed crosswise
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BY THE OLD QUARRY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
QUARRYnounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading BY THE OLD QUARRY.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE OLD QUARRY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
TravelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At that time they had had the moon to light their course, but on this trip to the old quarry the moon was new and they had to depend upon the stars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Traveling by night in the Hawk was not a new experience for Motor Matt and his chums.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the night advanced, the stars grew brighter and they were able to distinguish the different features of the landscape below them.
at the time that
From this reading When they had crossed the lake from Grand Haven, after the capture of Hector Brady, they had come by night.
