used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
in actual fact
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
ATTACKEDverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
Baxter
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From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
Baxter's
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From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
recognizable; marked
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
command with authority
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
not accessible to view
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
ten 10s
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
and nothing more
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
engage in
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
northwesterlyadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərli/
coming from the northwest
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just where it was located of course he did not know.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
outfittedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪd/
furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
continue talking
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
transport commercially
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From this camp, after a more careful study of the map, while actually in the region it referred to, he could start out after the treasure.
Stults
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From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Mr. Baxter's plan to proceed to this mountain range by the most direct way and then to make a camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
in or at the place that
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading These mountains lay in a northwesterly direction from the town, and were in a desolate region, where, now that winter had set in, there was much snow and ice.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading ATTACKED BY WOLVES After a careful examination of the map, which he had studied while aboard the ship, Mr. Baxter decided that the treasure had been hidden by Stults in a certain mountain range about three hundred miles away from the settlement where they had outfitted.
