Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

rid of obstructions

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

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From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

coming down or downward

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

the act of digging

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

provide as food

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

create by hammering

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

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From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

not any; not one

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

and nothing more

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

a very steep cliff

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

with speed

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

and nothing more

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

male cat

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

up to a particular time

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading They had no snow shovels, using frying-pans and dippers to clear away the drifts from the fire pit and their packs.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "Valley Forge is the right name," Mr. Crimmins laughed as he stamped his feet and blew on his fingers, as Robert had done.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

imparting heat

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

made heavy or weighted down with weariness

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

during the time that

From this reading But the sun was now up, the air was rapidly warming, and while Joe got the breakfast, Mills and Tom waded out through the snow in search of the horses.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Thousand Foot Precipice It was a hard job digging the camp out of the snow, and only the fact that Tom had covered the wood and weighted down the canvas to hold it on gave them dry fuel to cook with.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They had to go a long way, too, for the wise beasts had simply wandered down the trail into the woods, and kept on descending until they had got below the snow line into rain, where the grass was not covered and they could feed.