used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
(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 The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
Hugh
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From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
and nothing more
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
a human being
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
sneeringlyadverb
with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stepped back a few paces and strained their eyes in the effort to locate the object mentioned by Hugh.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
precisely as stated
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The jealous Spanish courtiers and sea commanders sneeringly declared that his task had been very simple, as all he had had to do was just to “keep on steering straight westward”!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the patrol leader had called out, as he hurriedly returned to them, gave the other three scouts a great surprise.
at the time that
From this reading It is always much easier to see and do things when some other person has first marked out the way.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Columbus had an experience along those lines, you will remember, after he returned from discovering America.
