used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
beeswaxnoun
a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
cinchnounUS /sɪntʃ/
any undertaking that is easy to do
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
set up or found
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
hackamorenoun
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
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 These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
arrange in a container
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
in the near future
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
riggingsnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋz/
plural of “rigging” — gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
a strong line
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
put a saddle on
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hugh was rummaging in the storeroom, and presently came out carrying a piece of canvas and a small sack, from which he took a palm, a large sail needle with a crooked point, a piece of beeswax, and a ball of heavy thread.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lying by each saddle was its lash rope and cinch, its sling rope and the hackamore for the animal.
at the time that
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading These he put on the floor, and then taking up the piece of canvas he cut from its side a long strip about fifteen inches wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE TRIP A little later, when Jack came into the storeroom, he found three pack saddles and three blankets with various other pieces of the riggings strewn upon the floor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A pile of saddle blankets rested in one corner of the room, from which those required for the trip would be selected.
