Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

later than; following

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a friendly nation

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

set up or found

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

located inward

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

march in a procession

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

on one occasion

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading They pleased, every one, to lie down at once and roll.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

the season of growth

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

male cat

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

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 He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

migratory

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The horses were hobbled to prevent wandering too far, and then left to do as they pleased.

in or at the place that

From this reading He and Bob descended the slope, brought the animals into the valley where there was grass along the bed of a little stream trickling from a spring, and a few trees that provided shade.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading GAINING AN ALLY Before mounting guard, however, Tom thought of their horses, a detail which the boys had forgotten in the quick march of events.

during the time that

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon their return to the cave, after Bob first had inspected the airplane and found it in tiptop condition and stocked with gas and oil, Tom mounted guard while the boys carried out their intention of taking Stone into the inner room for a conference.