used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
every person
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
apart from; not including
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
destroyed or killed
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
for more time
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
Lupo
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From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
engage in
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of the latter contingency, however, Mr. Hampton felt there was little danger.
not any; not one
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
an amount of time
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
reascension
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From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
slightly-deepened
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From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another period of uneventful canoe travel followed, corresponding in time to the passage of a day, although there was nothing to mark the lapse except the slightly-deepened twilight preceding the reascension of the sun.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
at the time that
From this reading When travel was resumed after an undisturbed camp, everybody felt rested and in a more cheerful frame of mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Camp was pitched on an island in the stream which was small and compact and could be easily defended in case attack on them was renewed.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With Lupo gone, the rascals composing his party would no longer be held to their purpose, and start to make their way out of the wilderness and back to their accustomed haunts.
