used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
ALAN
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From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
(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 "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
canteensnounUS /kænˈtiːnz/
plural of “canteen” — a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
the first light of day
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
EXHAUSTIONnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
set up or found
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm glad we had a good supper."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I'm glad we had a good supper."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
I'm
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From this reading I'm glad we had a good supper."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
engage in
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
Ned
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From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
SUCCUMBSverbUS /səˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I'm glad we had a good supper."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was useless to look for more--there was nothing more to be found.
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 Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Anyway," laughed Ned, "it leaves us in light marching order and we can make better time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALAN SUCCUMBS TO EXHAUSTION The boys were up at dawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not an article had the marauders left but the two water canteens which had fortunately been left hanging from the low branches of a pine.
