used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading UNEXPECTED ALLIES.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
conformity or harmony
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
many times at short intervals
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
on one occasion
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
like better; value more highly
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
successive (without a break)
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As the island was not many acres in extent, Max expected to reach the camp before ten minutes had elapsed, or fifteen at most.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED ALLIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By this time he felt that he ought to know every foot of the way, after passing over it so often.
(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 It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a feeling of thankfulness, as well as a sense of satisfaction, that Max Hastings started to head for the shore of the island once more.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And it afforded an easier passage than by keeping straight through the dense underbrush and woods; though the crazy man seemed to prefer that course, having a possible secret trail of his own.
