used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
doesn't
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From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
entanglingverbUS /ɪnˈtæŋlɪŋ/
-ing form of “entangle” — entrap
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
it's
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From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
engage in
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
not one, and not any
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
and nothing more
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
relieve from
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Let's right this, fellows," he suggested, "and see if it's damaged any.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING SETTLED Only a glance was needed to show that none of the party of campers had been more than bruised.
we'd
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From this reading It doesn't look so; but we'd better make sure."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were all up now, getting rid of the entangling rugs, and collecting the scattered baggage, which had slid over the ice in various directions.
which person or people
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Never mind that," advised Allen, who was busy with the ropes of the ice boat.
