used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
Firefly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
set up or found
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
halternounUS /ˈhɔːltər/
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
engage in
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
Mellowtone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
a course of conduct
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
PHIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
not often
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was seldom any undergrowth in the forest, but this place appeared to have been chosen by the redskins for the purpose of presenting to us the very difficulty we now encountered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES GOOD CARE OF THE HORSES.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I took old Firefly's halter in my hand, while Mr. Mellowtone had that of our other horse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We intended to make a circuit around the drunken thieves; but I found the underbrush was so thick that a passage with the horses was impossible.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We were ready to start; but the problem of reaching the river path without disturbing the Indians did not seem so easy of solution as at first.
