used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Barboux
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Bateese
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From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
Bateese's
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
a boy or man
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
set up or found
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
go away from a place
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
held dear
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
Muskingon
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Muskingon's
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From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
go across or through
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
not often
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
be seated
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
Thenceforward
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From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading For some reason he hated Muskingon; and knowing Muskingon's delight in every form of the chase, carefully thwarted it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
except if; if not
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
WATCHERnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE WATCHER IN THE PASS.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, it was fun to drag off Bateese, who loved to sit by his boat and hated the killing of animals.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Thenceforward, as the forest folded them deeper, John found a wonderful solace in Bateese's company, although the two seldom exchanged a word unless alone together, and after a day or two Barboux took a whim to carry off the little boatman on his expeditions and leave Muskingon in charge of the camp.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He pretended that John, as he mended of his wound, needed a stalwart fellow for sentry; but the real reason was malice.
