used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a miserable time for all.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
(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 It was a miserable time for all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
assemble or get together
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a miserable time for all.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
go away from a place
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
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 Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It was a miserable time for all.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
Raoul
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From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
in the near future
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
TemporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Raoul was hard put to it to while away the dreary hours.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading La Tour fumed and fretted at the delay, and the other whites shared his feelings, although the Indians seemed stolidly content with the forced inaction.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE MOOSE HUNT For several days the storm continued, and during that time no member of the party dared to leave camp, except to gather wood for the fire, which by great exertion and care was kept burning.
but in spite of that
From this reading Temporary tents had been hastily made out of spruce boughs, and these being covered thickly with snow, afforded passable protection; yet they were poor places in which to spend a long day, and their occupants soon grew utterly weary of them.
