used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
for more time
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
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 He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
sledges
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From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His presence, distasteful as it was, had brought a quick change in the spirits of the party.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days that followed proved arduous for the guide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
being of use or service
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No longer, in lordly, domineering manner, was he permitted to ride on one of the sledges and point out the way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hours of leisure were at an end.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He took his turn in breaking trail, drove dogs, chopped wood, assisted in putting up and taking down the tents, and in many other ways became a useful and valuable member of the expedition.
