used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
go away from a place
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
on one occasion
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
prahu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
in the near future
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A few more strokes and we are there.
carry out
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
in the direction of
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
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 Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading If, as seems more than likely, her boat is dropped and preparations are made to send a party in pursuit, we will steal off into the forest, using the utmost care to leave as few traces behind us as is possible.
look attentively
From this reading "Once there, we will select a hiding-place and keep watch upon the schooner, and upon the prahu as soon as she rounds the bend.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Flight across the Land "We will take it easy, for we have ample time in which to reach the trees," said Tyler calmly, as he and John Marshall pulled towards the land.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now out you get, John, and give me a hand to pull up the dinghy, for we will hide her amongst the bushes in case we should have need of her on a future occasion."
