used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
(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 With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
Blount
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From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
depressingly dark
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
provoking horror
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
Indian-fighter
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From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
Kate
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From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
engage in
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
Ojibwas
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From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
reconnoissance
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From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
SwampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This compelled the trio to remain under close cover until nightfall should make it safe to travel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This belief Doc Bell had to impart to his fair charge, and she was terribly shocked over the thought of her lover’s presumed awful fate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But they were not to reach the cave, where Blount was left, without trouble.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A careful reconnoissance by the old Indian-fighter revealed the presence of nineteen Ojibwas in the woods, right over the exit from the corridor leading from the lake.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With Kate Blount, the sturdy old scout and Swamp Oak finally made their way out of that gloomy world, now made doubly horrible by the tremendous explosion which they believed had sent all their friends to their destruction.
