Chapter II

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

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

equally

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

(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 With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a youthful male person

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading LOST ON THE PAINTED DESERT.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

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

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

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

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

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 Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST ON THE PAINTED DESERT.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

engage in

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOST ON THE PAINTED DESERT.

on one occasion

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

coated with paint

From this reading LOST ON THE PAINTED DESERT.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

having a sunken area

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

of superior grade

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

closely encircling

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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

From this reading LOST ON THE PAINTED DESERT.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

neither attractive nor tempting

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

with no saddle

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Thus the sorry camp was made; and as the poor boy contrasted it with the one he had occupied but the night before--a camp of cheerful fires, merry talk, an abundance of food, and an atmosphere of perfect security--the horrors of his present position crowded upon him like black forms, from which he recoiled with a shiver of apprehension.

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

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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 With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading With neither wood, water, nor grass to be seen in any direction, and all places looking alike uninviting, the task was not difficult.

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

From this reading Dismounting, and leading his horse to a little recessed gully at the foot of a steep bluff, which would at least afford a shelter from the wind, Todd unsaddled, fastened the free end of the picket-rope to a bowlder, cleared away the rocky fragments from a small space of level sand, and unrolled his blankets.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Filled with a determination not to become rattled by the perils surrounding him, our young hunter at once proceeded to select a camping-place and make his scanty preparations for passing the long hours of darkness.