used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
Elena
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From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
Hilda
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From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
Nita's
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From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
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 Thus it happened that Nita's tent stood first from the Bluff, a few feet to the side of the trees.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
utiliseverb
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Hilda and Elena chose a site a few feet back from Nita's and near enough to a tree to utilise its trunk for the ropes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third smaller tent was quite close to Miss Miller's but not as far back as hers.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As they stand now, a strong wind may tear them down."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The stakes do not go down as deep as I think they should, girls, but you can change them this afternoon if you decide to move back where my tent is.
