(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 fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
FORKSnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “No, indeed,” replied Jack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
Joe
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From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
not any; not one
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
picketedverbUS /ˈpɪkətɪd/
past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, indeed,” replied Jack.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
moving very fast
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “No mosquitoes this morning, Jack,” said Joe, as they walked back to camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
be dressed in
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was fairly cold, and all hands were glad to wear their coats.
at the time that
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hugh kindled the fire and began to get breakfast, while the boys went out and turned loose the picketed horses, finding all the animals together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FORKS OF SWIFT CURRENT Daylight was slow in breaking the next morning, and when the earliest riser came out of the tent he saw that the valley was filled with mist which hid the mountain peaks.
