Chapter XI

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

later than; following

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

(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 Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading "No," said Jack, "I have seen plenty of small beaver cuttings.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

divisible by two

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

start firing a weapon

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No," said Jack, "I have seen plenty of small beaver cuttings.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

a small worthless amount

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

and nothing more

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

not any; not one

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

above and across; more than

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

a full supply

From this reading "No," said Jack, "I have seen plenty of small beaver cuttings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

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

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

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

From this reading "No," said Jack, "I have seen plenty of small beaver cuttings.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

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

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The fire blazed and crackled merrily and the draft was good, so that there was no smoke even in the top of the lodge.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

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

From this reading TRAILING BLACK-TAILS It was pleasant that night after supper was over, as they lay about the bright fire in the lodge.

during the time that

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading During the afternoon, while Jack had been fishing, Joe had split fine a lot of dry cottonwood sticks, and a good pile of them lay within the lodge door, just to its left.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Joe said to Jack, "Jack, have you seen all this old beaver work up north of the camp?"