used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
axemen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
being one more than seven
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
set up or found
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
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 WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
others
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From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
pine-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
ridge-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
get rid of
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
carry out
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was lashed by the others between the two central trees, to form a ridge-pole eight feet from the ground; the others against the other trees, at a height of three feet, to support the lower ends of the roof.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a little search six trees were found conveniently situated with regard to each other.
which person or people
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER The erection of Tom's shed for the horses did not take long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole party, with the exception of the two Indians,--who, as usual, went hunting,--proceeded to the pine-wood above the beaver meadow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The axemen cut down three young firs.
