used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
alpenstocknoun
a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
Andy
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From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
Del
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From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
Frona
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From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
highest in quality
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
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 Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
mountaineeringnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrɪŋ/
the activity of climbing a mountain
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
Neepoosa
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From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
short-skirted
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From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her outfit, on the backs of a dozen Indians and in charge of Del Bishop, had got under way hours before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fastened tightly to her back were her camera and a small travelling satchel.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading In addition, she carried for alpenstock the willow pole of Neepoosa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Her dress was of the mountaineering sort, short-skirted and scant, allowing the greatest play with the least material, and withal gray of color and modest.
