used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was thankful to have Ewen as my companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
make calm or still
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
well in the past; former
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
Ewen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
set up or found
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was thankful to have Ewen as my companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
lichensnounUS /ˈlaɪkənz/
plural of “lichen” — any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
migratedverbUS /ˈmaɪɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
musknounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was thankful to have Ewen as my companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
and nothing more
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
reindeers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He had greatly improved since he came on board and showed that he possessed qualities which I did not before suspect, so that I felt for him as I should for a brother.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I was thankful to have Ewen as my companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The atmosphere had become calm and comparatively warm though the snow remained hard and crisp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
in or at the place that
From this reading We were not aware that the latter animals had migrated southward by that time, or indeed that they were likely to be found only on level ground where the depth of the snow was not sufficient to prevent them from getting at the moss or lichens beneath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after Sandy and his companion had departed, Ewen and I took our guns both for the sake of exercise and to try and shoot bears, reindeers, or musk oxen which we thought it possible might be found in that region.
