used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Not been here,” said Joe.
next to; at the side of
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
lacking funds
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
make void or empty of contents
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
set up or found
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Not been here,” said Joe.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
Jennings
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From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
Joe
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From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
Joe's
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From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
engage in
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not been here,” said Joe.
a brief written record
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Not been here,” said Joe.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
not in physical motion
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading They found the tattered handkerchief still fluttering in the breeze and Joe’s note safe beside it.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as morning broke, Joe and Jennings were out of the tent and away to make a search for their lost comrade.
at the time that
From this reading “Better drive out there in the direction he took when he went after that caribou.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Joe’s team of four dogs and an empty sled they struck away up the hill in the direction of their old camp.
