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From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
AlaskannounUS /əˈlæskən/
a native or resident of Alaska
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
in addition
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
caninenounUS /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading S. HALL YOUNG, D.D.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading S. HALL YOUNG, D.D.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
Muir's
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From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
and nothing more
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S. HALL YOUNG, D.D.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
Stickeen
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From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
which person or people
From this reading Here is a book by the man who owned Stickeen and was Muir's companion on the adventurous trip among the Alaskan glaciers.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Alaska Days with John Muir._ Illustrated, 12mo, cloth....
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This is not only a breezy outdoor book, full of the wild beauties of the Alaskan wilderness, it is also a living portrait of John Muir in the great moments of his career."--_New York Times._ "I can see only one fault with the book, it is far too short.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you remember Stickeen, the canine hero of John Muir's dog story?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading S. HALL YOUNG, D.D.
