used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
someone who is a detective
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That part of the work had been easy, and it was swiftly performed.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the work had been easy, and it was swiftly performed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading That part of the work had been easy, and it was swiftly performed.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading A crude raft had been built.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now the new camp stood pitched at a short distance from the cave, but near to the edge of the lake.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
in a swift manner
From this reading That part of the work had been easy, and it was swiftly performed.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That part of the work had been easy, and it was swiftly performed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But three trips with the small raft had been needed to bring over the tent, the supplies, the push cart and everything belonging to the old camp.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading MORE MYSTERY IN THE AIR It was nearly dark, after an afternoon of hard work for five members of the party, and an afternoon of wonderful sport for Dick Prescott.
