used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
peltsnounUS /pelts/
plural of “pelt” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus fed, he sat down and began to map out his course.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I must do things systematically, he told himself.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I must keep track of time, set up a regular pattern of living, find a permanent base of operations.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I shall have to breed my rabbits in quantity, find a way of using their pelts and fur.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I shall have to explore this cavern and those beyond it, find all possible enemies and invent ways and means of defending myself.
