Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

in addition

From this reading The three packers were also well armed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

at or in or to any place

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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 The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

plural of “bradford” — 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 A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

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From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

not accessible to view

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

possessive form of “dalton” — English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

an opposing military force

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

inflected form of “ferry” — transport from one place to another

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

set up or found

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

in a willing manner

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

without law or control

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

not any; not one

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

the middle of the day

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

above and across; more than

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

arrange in a container

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

plural of “packer” — a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading The three packers were also well armed.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here a small pack train of oxen and horses, in charge of five or six New Englanders, was met.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

not in physical motion

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

moving very fast

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three packers were also well armed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

not wooded

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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 A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

two times

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

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

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

(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 The three packers were also well armed.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

in or at the place that

From this reading The forest was left behind at noon, and they gladly ascended to the top of a range of treeless uplands where there was no cover for an enemy.

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

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

during the time that

From this reading A CARIBOU, AND HOW IT WAS KILLED A day was spent at Dalton's, as it was found that several horses needed shoeing, but the following morning the pack train forded the Alsek and clattered off along the trail, while the Bradfords were ferried over the swift stream by a Stik Indian in a dug-out,--a canoe which consists of the trunk of a single large tree hollowed by fire and the axe.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The trail led through the woods, and Mr. Bradford and Uncle Will agreed that in such a region the little party of four should keep together, since the two robbers, if they were concealed anywhere in the neighborhood and still had lawless intentions, would hesitate to waylay and attack an armed party of twice their numbers.