used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
without deviation
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
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 IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
divisible by two
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
flooringnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
immediately past
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
for more time
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
on one occasion
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
done under pressure
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
Shep
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From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
a particular situation
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
V-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of the letter V
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading Consequently, some of the water rushed directly across the flooring of the shelter, wetting the brushwood cut for sleeping purposes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once the wind cut loose a corner of the tent, and, despite the rain, Shep and Snap had to go out and cut longer pegs with which to fasten the ropes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To keep their shoes and socks dry, the young hunters went barefooted.
