touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
on or to one side
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
LankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
a course of conduct
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
with speed
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
move upward
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
cut with a saw
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
sawyersnounUS /ˈsɔːjərz/
plural of “sawyer” — one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other boys cried in dismay as they realized one of their number was caught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two sawyers, who, as they stepped away from the tree, noticed the boys and saw one of them go to the ground in the path of the falling giant of the forest, now leaped back toward the trunk, casting their saw aside, and both heaved their tremendous strength against the butt in an effort to change its path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KING MOOSE FIGHTS BACK Frank’s position was one of imminent danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was stunned slightly by the fall as he tripped over the log, which was the reason he did not rise quickly enough to get away from the fall of the tree.
which person or people
From this reading Lanky, who was nearest to Frank, turned quickly as he heard the cries, saw the predicament in which his chum was, and started to run back to lift him away.
