used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
Eli
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From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
and nothing more
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
LOREnounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading TRAPPER LORE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
others
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From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had evidently noted something that aroused his interest, for the others noticed him peering closely at the banks and examining a number of things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
TRAPPERnounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading TRAPPER LORE.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the other two boys were finishing the packing of their stores Owen had wandered up the bed of a creek that joined the river at a point just above the site of their late camp.
which person or people
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
showing curiosity
From this reading "I was wondering somewhat along that vein, myself, and had come to the conclusion that Owen's trapping instinct has been aroused by certain signs of the furry game for which every man in this region is always on the alert.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now what in the world do you imagine he sees?" asked Eli, who was possessed of a good lively streak of curiosity in his composition, and could not observe these things without commenting on the same.
