used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
crossbeams
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From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
Jenks
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From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
saplingsnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋz/
plural of “sapling” — young tree
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
carry out
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
tarpaulins
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From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
tent-house
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From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
bound or secured closely
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
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 SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading To these he nailed or tied crossbeams of felled saplings; and the tarpaulins dragged from the beach supplied roof and walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It required the united strength of Iris and himself to haul into position the heavy sheet that topped the structure, whilst he was compelled to desist from active building operations in order to fashion a rough ladder.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SURPRISES Before night closed their third day on the island Jenks managed to construct a roomy tent-house, with a framework of sturdy trees selected on account of their location.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without some such contrivance he could not get the topmost supports adjusted at a sufficient height.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the edifice required at least two more days of hard work before it would be fit for habitation Iris wished to take up her quarters there immediately.
