used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joe sprang up and opened the door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Joe sprang up and opened the door.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
Joe
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From this reading Joe sprang up and opened the door.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Joe sprang up and opened the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading "A shout for help," said Jack.
the state of being asleep
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Joe sprang up and opened the door.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE LAKE The three men sleeping on the floor of the shack suddenly started up in their blankets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that?" they asked each other.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading Some confused sounds from the direction of the creek reached his ears, but he had not enough woodcraft to distinguish them from the legitimate sounds of the night.
