used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
alder-fringed
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From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
birch-bark
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From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
birches
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From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
calling-place
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From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
camp-fire
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From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
cow-moose
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From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
DolnounUS /dɑːl/
a unit of pain intensity
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
HealverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
the act of departing
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
logon
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From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
loneliest
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From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
moose-calling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
Neal
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From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
poplars
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From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was talked about among the campers on the following day but the forthcoming sport of the evening—moose-calling.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Herb Heal had decided that his call should be given from the water, his “good calling-place” being an alder-fringed logon at the loneliest extremity of the lake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the afternoon he took Neal and Dol with him into a grove of poplars and birches which bordered one end of the clearing, leaving Cyrus lounging by the camp-fire.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading To her call he had often listened as he lay for hours on a mossy bed in the far depths of the forest, learning to interpret the language of every woodland creature.
woodsmannounUS /ˈwʊdzmæn/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here the woodsman began the exciting work of preparing his birch-bark horn, that primitive but potent trumpet through which he would sigh, groan, grunt, and roar, imitating each varying mood of the cow-moose.
