used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
BARGEverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
Cruncher's
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From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
absolutely essential
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
patriarchaladjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːrkəl/
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
ROWSnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
in the near future
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
express in words
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I'll tell you, boy," replied the patriarchal hunter, as he turned a slice of bacon in the pan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
precisely as stated
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were any Indians between the Castle and Kit Cruncher's cabin, we were certainly between two fires, and it was necessary that something should be done very soon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ROWS THE BARGE UP THE BIG FISH RIVER.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you think there are Indians below us, Kit?"
