used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
the first light of day
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
temporary military shelter
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
with speed
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
in the near future
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading After considerable discussion it was decided to put the structure on the heights across the creek.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
a special situation
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
vacateverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪt/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
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 At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading If the cabin was built there, it would be above the reach of the rising waters; and a small party at that point might protect the dam in case the British sent down a force to destroy it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two reasons for such decision.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, after breakfast, they looked about for a place in which to build a new shanty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At dawn on the following morning one thing was clear to every occupant of the old hut: The water was rising so rapidly that they would soon be compelled to vacate the building.
