used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
any thing at all
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
dauntverbUS /dɔːnt/
cause to lose courage
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
else
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From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
immediately past
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
full of life and energy
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
NARSAC
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From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
reptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
move hurridly
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The snakes seemed to be fearless, and the fact that several were speedily killed did not daunt them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
a special situation
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The snakes were dark brown in color, with lighter stripes, and what variety the young hunters did not know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON LAKE NARSAC AT LAST It was true, they had struck a regular nest of snakes, and in less than a minute the camp seemed to be fairly overrun with the reptiles, which were from a foot to three feet in length.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now, if there was one thing which the young hunters hated worse than anything else, it was a snake, and consequently there was a lively rush to get out of the way of the reptiles.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading They might be poisonous, and the youths did not care to run any chances.
