used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
betaken
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From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
CARIBOUnounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
assemble or get together
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
HERDnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
how
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From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
a message received and understood
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
moose-hide
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From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
Sandy's
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From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
in the near future
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARIBOU HERD A belated breakfast followed the swim.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I’m anxious to see how things are, and especially to find out about the moose-hide sacks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Greatly refreshed, both in mind and body, Dick and Sandy repaired to the shade of an ancient spruce to discuss the plans for the day.
Toma
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From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We ought to go back to the mine as soon as possible,” said Dick.
which person or people
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Toma, who had struck up a close friendship with the young Indian, had betaken himself to the village in an effort to gather the information that Sandy’s morbid curiosity seemed to require.
