used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A nuisance!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The island was completely isolated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
the organ of sight
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
set up or found
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The island was completely isolated.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading The island was completely isolated.
provided with artificial light
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
for more time
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
not any; not one
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading “A nuisance!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As far as the eye could reach, the boys could see nothing but swirling sheets of snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
to-day
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From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
we'll
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From this reading “Looks as if we’ll have to stay indoors to-day,” said Frank, as he lit the fire.
at the time that
From this reading When the Hardy boys and their chums awakened that morning they found that the storm of the night before had increased in fury to such an extent that the mainland was no longer visible.
