used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading DIAMOND’S ADVENTURE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
CaribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
coffeepotnoun
tall pot in which coffee is brewed
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
DIAMOND'SnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
possessive form of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading DIAMOND’S ADVENTURE.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
encroachingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
Merriwell's
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From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
Moosehead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
southeasternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southeast
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The light of the fire flung back the encroaching shadows of night and sent a red glare through the woods and across the surrounding stretches of water.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Caribou is starting out well, at all events,” said Merry, speaking to Bruce Browning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Frank Merriwell’s party was camped on one of the many small islands in Lily Bay, in the southeastern angle of Moosehead Lake, not a great distance from the mainland, which at this point was well wooded.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The guide had built a rousing fire, which had now died down to a bed of coals, on which he was getting supper, handling coffeepot and frying pan with the skill that comes from long experience in the woods.
