Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

(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 Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

small in range or scope

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

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 Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

occurring by chance

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

one of four equal parts

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

precisely, exactly

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

aged or processed

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The goods were moved forward overland to a low hill which sloped gradually to the creek on one side, and fronted the river in a fifty-foot bluff on the other.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

having a supporting base

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

not in physical motion

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Here there was abundance of spruce timber, much of which, though still standing, had been killed by a forest fire, and was perfectly seasoned.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Nearly a mile to the west, across the river, was a long granite cliff, a thousand feet or more in height, which limited the view in that direction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading BUILDING THE CABIN A tour of investigation convinced Mr. Bradford that Frying-Pan Creek, the stream for which they were searching, flowed into the river from the right, not a quarter of a mile distant.

a Caucasian

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lucky was familiar with all the streams of the region, but he was often unable to identify them by English names, and, in this instance, the white men were obliged to base their conclusions on a description of the district previously given to Uncle Will.