used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
at or in the front
From this reading For instance, we have a portage ahead of us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For instance, we have a portage ahead of us."
How
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From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, we have a portage ahead of us."
set afire or burning
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
as might be expected
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
poredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading For instance, we have a portage ahead of us."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
in the near future
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supper concluded, the talk naturally fell to the object of their expedition.
treasure-trove's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Within two or three days, I should estimate," replied the former officer, "but of course we may be delayed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For instance, we have a portage ahead of us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chart or map of the treasure-trove's location was brought out and pored over in the firelight, for the nights were quite sharp, and a big fire had been lighted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How soon do you think we will be within striking distance of the place?" inquired Rob.
