used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Professor had always encouraged this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
without doubt or question
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
a state at a particular time
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The Professor had always encouraged this.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
HUTSnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
a single distinct event
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the act of departing
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first incident occurred during one of the hunting expeditions in which the boys engaged.
and nothing more
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
having a point
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor had always encouraged this.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
a special situation
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It had been their custom to penetrate the forest below the South River, not very far, it is true, but the sport there was most exhilarating to them after each week's work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE SAVAGES' HUTS While it was true that up to this time they had indirect evidence only of the existence of human beings on the island, several events occurred, at this time, which not only pointed more clearly to such a condition, but they began to feel that leaving the Cataract would be a hazardous thing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have not taken your usual weekly outing," he remarked, "and I feel we ought to have some wild game.
