used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fire was a success.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was safe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
provide as food
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
foot-gear
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From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
and nothing more
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But he was safe.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The fire was a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
ToesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
having come into contact
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading He was feeding it with twigs the size of his finger.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was safe.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Toes and nose and cheeks would be only touched by the frost, for the fire was beginning to burn with strength.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading In another minute he would be able to feed it with branches the size of his wrist, and then he could remove his wet foot-gear, and, while it dried, he could keep his naked feet warm by the fire, rubbing them at first, of course, with snow.
