used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Meanwhile, they were contented and happy in their new pursuit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HAPPY DAYS.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
set up or found
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY DAYS.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
someone who hunts game
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
go away from a place
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
most important element
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
engage in
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, they were contented and happy in their new pursuit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Meanwhile, they were contented and happy in their new pursuit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Meanwhile, they were contented and happy in their new pursuit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
rascalitynoun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, they were contented and happy in their new pursuit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were not so much afraid for themselves but they had suffered heavy losses already from his rascality and they did not care to run the risk of being put still deeper in debt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
at the time that
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR a week the weather held fair and each day found our little party, out on the reef, fishing with might and main to make as much money as possible before Hunter returned to his old haunts and tricks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were thoroughly agreed that they would leave the island when he came back.
