used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
move towards
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That, however, would be difficult.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
BRIDGESnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
creepers
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From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
one or the other of two
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
GAPnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That, however, would be difficult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
engage in
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
not any; not one
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
one of four equal parts
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
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 Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At no place did either river bank approach the island closely.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
dependable
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RADIO BRIDGES THE GAP It was not a large island, as islands go, being something less than half a mile in extent by a quarter of that in breadth.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nevertheless, after securing the raft to the trunks of trees by means of stout creepers twisted and used as ropes, the boys pushed exploration of the island in order to determine whether there was some means of reaching the mainland from it.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading But it was densely wooded, and the underbrush was so thick as to make exploration difficult.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That, however, would be difficult.
