used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
anew
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
ArgentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading 'Argent! is it possible?'
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
didn't
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From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
a boy or man
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
a man of refinement
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
I'm
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From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Argent! is it possible?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Argent! is it possible?'
lynx-furs
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From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
come together
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading 'Argent! is it possible?'
quartered
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From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
recognisableadjective
capable of being recognized
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
To recall to mind.
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
STILL-HUNTING
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From this reading 'STILL-HUNTING.'
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
precisely as stated
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading But I'm sure it is a very unexpected pleasure to meet you in the bush, old fellow;' and they shook hands warmly again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
Wynns
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From this reading From the buffalo robes of the sleigh emerged a gentleman so wrapped in lynx-furs and bearskin, that, until his face stood revealed by the firelight, nothing but his voice was recognisable by the Wynns.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Most possible: didn't you remember that my regiment was quartered out here?
