used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
(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 LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
Klukshu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
not any; not one
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
RapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
Roly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading The salmon had not appeared, and there was no sign of brook trout in this part of the Klukshu River, consequently the energies of the campers were directed toward the lake.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
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 A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A small party of Canadian mounted police--fine, stalwart fellows--appeared at this time on their way to Five Finger Rapids, and the hearts of the exiled fishermen were rejoiced.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was now warm and dry, and the thick, smoky atmosphere indicated an extensive forest fire at no great distance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS For several days after Roly's arrival at Klukshu Lake all efforts to catch fish were unavailing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A raft was built, by the aid of which lines were set in deep water near the outlet, the hooks baited with raw bacon,--but not a fish was caught.
