used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
ExperimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
GrotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
Intemperancenoun
the quality of being intemperate
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
in motion
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
ParadingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
an amount of time
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
PrinciplesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
profanedadjective
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
RitesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
River-driving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
RumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
the season of growth
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading --Religious Rites profaned.--River-driving on Temperance Principles.
thawingnounUS /ˈθɔːɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --The first Experiment.--A spiritual Song.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Breaking Up."--Grotesque Parading down River.--Rum and Intemperance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The time for breaking up is determined by various circumstances; sometimes an early spring, warm rains, and thawing days render the snow roads impassable for further log hauling.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having completed our winter's work in hauling logs, another period commences in the chain of operations, "breaking up," moving down river, and making preparations for "river-driving."
