used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
BruinnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
HenceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
hibernationnounUS /ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/
the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
without much difficulty
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
the season of growth
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Henceforth he must have more of that diet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
timberedadjective
furnished with or made of wood or timbers
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
at the time that
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN The following spring, when Black Bruin came forth from hibernation, he went one day's journey nearer to the settlements and took up headquarters in a rugged and heavily timbered series of mountains, which were admirably adapted to his purpose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So the reason for his changing his base of operations will be readily seen.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Whenever he awoke during his winter nap he still tasted pork and mutton from the autumn raid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day's journey would carry him back into the wilderness, with its fine resources for fishing and hunting, while a day's travel in the opposite direction would bring him to the outskirts of the settlements, within easy striking distance of plunder.
