AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
banananounUS /bəˈnænə/
any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
Barr's
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From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a busy week.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It had been a busy week.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
cannibalsnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
hoardverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
maniocnounUS /ˈmæniɑːk/
a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
MoonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
park-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
re-erected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot selected for the permanent camp was a sort of park-like space covered at its edges with masses of manioc and banana bushes.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Beyond towered huge tropical trees and beyond these again the blue outlines of the distant Moon Mountains in which, according to old Barr's map, lay the ivory cache.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The Golden Eagle II had been re-erected and her own wireless and the field wireless apparatus put in order.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading A TRAITOR IN CAMP It was a week later, and the launch having towed the expedition as far up the river as Frank decided was necessary--before they struck out into the unknown land of the cannibals, winged men, and the ivory hoard--had returned to civilization several days before, carrying with it letters from all the adventurers which they felt might be the last they would write for some time.
