used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
assented
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From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
bear-cat
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From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
Connie
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From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
traveling across
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Turning north, they followed the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
goin
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From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
hand-axe
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From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
HURLEY
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From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
I've
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From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
a single distinct event
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
LAYSnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Turning north, they followed the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Turning north, they followed the river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
SaginawnounUS /ˈsæɡɪnɔː/
a town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
push forcefully
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning north, they followed the river.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
we'll
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From this reading "I've got to locate the new camp an' then we'll blaze her out an' blaze the road so Saginaw can keep the men goin'."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HURLEY LAYS OUT THE NEW CAMP "Want to go 'long?" asked Hurley, the morning after the "bear-cat" incident, as he and Connie were returning to the office from breakfast at the cook's camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy eagerly assented, and a few moments later they started, Hurley carrying an axe, and Connie with a light hand-axe thrust into his belt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was slow travelling, for it was necessary to explore every ravine in search of a spot where a road crossing could be effected without building a bridge.
