used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
CluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
set up or found
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
the act of departing
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
full of life and energy
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
M'Kree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
not any; not one
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
carry out
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their father seemed better that day, and was able to look after the store with the help of Phil.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another Clue It was fully a fortnight after this before Katherine and Miles found any opportunity for going fishing.
Waywassimo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Katherine too was bright and lively this morning, as if there were no dark shadow of trouble in her life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sometimes she was fearfully sick at heart with the remembrance of her father's confidence, and a dread of what the summer might bring; but at other times, on days like this, she took comfort in the ice, the snow, and the searching cold.
at the time that
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then there came a day when they had to take a load of stores up beyond the second portage, to the house of Astor M'Kree, and they decided to bring a load of fish back with them if possible, as the store which Katherine had bought from Waywassimo was beginning to run low.
