used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
put or send forth
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
Fangati
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From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
look-out
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From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
Maku's
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From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
not any; not one
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
cut with a saw
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
unscalableadjective
incapable of being ascended
From this reading Its face was unscalable; but Fangati had discovered a means of reaching its top from the rear.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE PRISONER IN THE CAVE Since their change of residence the girls had used a fresh look-out station.
precisely as stated
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way was steep and arduous, but the girls made light of it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Every day one of them climbed to the summit, and cast a searching glance over the sea; but for weeks in succession they saw no vessel, large or small.
at the time that
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
but in spite of that
From this reading The precipice which they had noticed when they first caught sight of Maku's hut was very lofty, and from its summit a more extensive outlook could be obtained than any they had yet enjoyed.
