used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
for the reason that
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
Boonesborough
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From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
well in the past; former
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
FireplacesnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪsəz/
plural of “fireplace” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
go away from a place
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
the act of departing
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
the force of workers available
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
absolutely essential
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
Peleg
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From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking his rifle and shaking his head when Peleg offered to accompany him, the hunter departed.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The process, however, was exceedingly slow, although the men toiled day and night because of their desire to return to their homes, and their fear of the prowling Indians.
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 Fireplaces had to be made, boilers arranged, and the water evaporated, leaving its deposit of salt, so necessary in the life of the people of Boonesborough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
at the time that
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the third day, when the supplies of food were low, Daniel Boone suggested that he should for a time leave his companions at their task while he secured some game which might be prepared for their dinner that night.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE CAPTURE Several days of hard work followed the arrival of the party at the salt springs.
