used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
for the reason that
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
CHOOSINGverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
without speaking
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
SITEnounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
targetsnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡəts/
plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
thirdlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːrdli/
in the third place
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Single trees, or small groups of trees in open pastures are exceedingly dangerous during a thunder storm; tall trees on the shores of a river or lake are particularly selected as targets for thunder bolts by the storm king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the safest place in a thunder storm, next to a house, is a forest.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
at the time that
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The reason of this is that each wet tree is a lightning rod silently conducting the electric fluid without causing explosions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First, because of the shade they give you; secondly, because they protect you from storms, and thirdly, because they protect you from lightning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CHOOSING A CAMP SITE WHEN choosing a camp site, if possible, choose a forest or grove of young trees.
