used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
camp-stores
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From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
divisible by two
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
a boy or man
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
HealverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
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 Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
hummed
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From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
Katahdin
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From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Apparently even a short night’s sleep had driven from him all disturbing memories.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
with low volume
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
in the near future
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before daybreak next morning Herb Heal was astir.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading He whistled and hummed softly, like the strong, hopeful fellow he was, controlling his notes so that they should not awaken his companions, while he hauled out and overlooked the canvas for a tent, to see if it was sound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next he surveyed the camp-stores, and put up a supply of flour, pork, and coffee in a canvas bag, enough for four persons to subsist upon with economy during an excursion of six or seven days.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For he knew that his employers would follow his suggestion, and be eager to start for the woods near Katahdin soon after they got their eyes open.
