adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
ACROSSprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
CampnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
DIVIDEverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
JobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
LateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
meatnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
tamaracknoun
medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Later my washing, neglected on Sunday on account of the storm, was added to the decorations.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Camp was pitched on the point among the spruce and tamarack, preparatory to scouting for George River waters, and lunch over, Job and Joe were off to the task, while George and Gilbert built a stage and put the caribou meat over the fire to smoke and dry again.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was my golden opportunity to air my camp stuff, and bags were emptied and everything spread out in the sunshine and wind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ACROSS THE DIVIDE The gale continued all night with passing showers, which threatened to riddle the tent with their force, and it was not till ten the following forenoon that we were able to proceed, hugging the shore as we went.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Deer were about in all directions, and as we rounded a point near the head of the lake, George, standing in the bow of the canoe, and looking across to the woods beyond the big marsh, which stretched away northward, said: "The wood over there is just moving with them."
