used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
Baxter
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From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
placed in a grave
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
one or the other of two
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
findersnounUS /ˈfaɪndərz/
plural of “finder” — someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
a quick look
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
coins made of gold
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
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 He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
not any; not one
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
not one, and not any
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
patroling
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From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Indians had established four camps, about equal distances apart, depending on members from each one to guard the spaces between.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Baxter directed the leading dog team as nearly as possible between two fires.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four fires glowed on the snow, and little dark heaps here and there showed where either dogs or the Indians were huddled up in slumber.
in or at the place that
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTURED As the dogs drew the sleds down the little elevation on which the gold was buried, and where the fort was built, the treasure finders caught a glimpse of their enemies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hoped none of the natives would awake, and certainly there seemed to be no danger of disturbing any guards, for there were none to be seen, at least none patroling the open spaces.
