used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK IN THE WOODS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
Brookdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
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 Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TALK IN THE WOODS.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
loggernounUS /ˈlɑːɡər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
loggersnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərz/
plural of “logger” — a person who fells trees
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
for more time
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK IN THE WOODS.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TALK IN THE WOODS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I don’t know but I should,” he replied; “there are a good many things about the business I should like.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As they were riding along the solitary road, Mr. Davenport asked Clinton if he thought he should like to be a logger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
in the direction of
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a breakfast of hot bread and molasses, fried pork, and tea, Fanny was harnessed, and bidding farewell to their forest friends, they jumped into the sleigh, and set their faces towards Brookdale.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A TALK IN THE WOODS.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Early the next morning, Mr. Davenport and Clinton decided to start for home, as there were indications of an approaching change in the weather, which might render the roads very uncomfortable, if it did not compel them to prolong their stay at the loggers’ camp longer than would be agreeable.
