used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
bear's-skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
without deviation
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
divisible by two
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
faggotverbUS /ˈfæɡət/
ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
an opening into or through something
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
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 A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
in the near future
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
red-skins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
refillingnoun
filling again by supplying what has been used up
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading He brought a heavy load, for besides the rifles and bear's flesh he carried on his back a big faggot of brushwood.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
scoopedverbUS /skuːpt/
past form of “scoop” — take out or up with or as if with a scoop
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
snugger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the topmost one of two
From this reading "It was about ten feet below the level of the crest of the heap of rocks, and of course on the upper side, so that directly the red-skins made their appearance he could help me up to the top.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BAD TIME "Even to me," Harry went on, after refilling and lighting his pipe, "it did not seem long before the chief was back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After laying that down he searched among the rocks, and presently set to work to dig out the snow and earth between two big blocks, and was not long before he scooped out with his tomahawk a hole big enough for the two of us to lie in comfortably.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He laid the bear's-skin down in this, then he carried me to it and helped me in and then put the robes over me; and a snugger place you would not want to lie in.
