used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
(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 DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
in addition
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
Anse
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From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
Basse
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From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
travel across or pass over
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
EXPLORINGverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
a single distinct event
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
Marie
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From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
not any; not one
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
no person; not anyone
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
others
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From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Many of the inhabitants had fled in boats and others had journeyed overland to Fort de France.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
Pointe
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From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
St
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From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
express in words
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On landing, the boys and the professor lost no time in making inquiries concerning the road to Basse Pointe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
VOLCANOnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were told that it ran along the shore, past Grand Anse, another village, also deserted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There were a number of bridges to cross, and whether these were in good condition nobody could tell.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DANGEROUS VOLCANO EXPLORING The journey to St. Marie was made without special incident, and thirty-six hours later the party landed in the little village, to find it all but deserted.
