used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
take the midday meal
From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
Pete
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From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
a full supply
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
Russman
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From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
There's
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From this reading There's enough grub for the lunch, and we've got to come back by dark, anyhow."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They did not intend to get more than three miles away from the bungalow in any direction.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
we're
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From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
We've
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From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading "We've got plenty of blank cartridges to fire for signals, and we've got whistles and horns.
which person or people
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, I reckon we're pretty well equipped," said Pete, as if satisfied with his scrutiny.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LOST Pete Wharton, the guide who had been sent by Old Sam, looked critically over the little party he was leading into the woods, and along the trails that formed a network for several miles about the Russman bungalow.
