used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
(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 When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
Duran
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From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
an opposing military force
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
gasketsnounUS /ˈɡæskəts/
plural of “gasket” — seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
in like or similar manner
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
Maratnoun
French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793)
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
and nothing more
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
OrionnounUS /oʊˈraɪən/
(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
try to get or reach
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
thees
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From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I did not think that Duran would come in to thees place," he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If only we had never come up with that fiend, Duran.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
at the time that
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
a Caucasian
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
which person or people
From this reading When Captain Marat had seen to it that all was snug, and the awning stretched, he turned his eyes toward the _Orion_, who likewise had stowed her cloth under gaskets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE ENEMY The white buildings of that city, with the green mountain background, and the white beach, overhung with its graceful palms, presented a pleasing picture.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I remember I thought what a place this would be to spend a peaceful holiday; to fish, to hunt, to feast on the luscious fruits, and explore those forests of mountain and valley, and the wonders of the caves.
