used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
EbnounUS /eb/
a unit of information equal to 1000 petabits or 10^18 bits
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
temporary military shelter
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
and nothing more
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
knapsacks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
engage in
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
march in a procession
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
Neal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
absolutely essential
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
not divisible by two
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
arrange in a container
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
settler's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
for a short time
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
SpeculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading The travellers met at the settler’s cabin early on Tuesday morning, having broken camp shortly after daybreak.
two-year-oldadjective
two years of age
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a stroke of luck for the campers, and a necessary deed of death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way thither, it being just the hour for the deer to be running,—that is, descending from the hills for an evening meal,—Neal got a successful shot at a small two-year-old buck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Speculations about the journey, and in especial about the corduroy road, were rife in the boys’ minds during the forty and odd hours which elapsed between the Sunday service and the time of their start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Monday evening Cyrus and Neal, with Uncle Eb, had returned to the bark hut to pack their knapsacks, and make ready for a forward march.
