used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
(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 Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
cross-bars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
divisible by two
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
greenhornnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
hardtacknoun
very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
komatik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
nonny-bag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
something you have to do
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
splitsnounUS /splɪts/
plural of “split” — extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Every harness was carefully gone over, every trace tested; the runners and cross-bars of his komatik all came in for a critical overhauling.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of his nickname, Sally was no greenhorn on occasions like this.
water-tight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The contents of the nonny-bag were amply replenished; the matches in the water-tight bottle were tested for dampness; his small compass was securely lashed to the chain of his belt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His one bottle of spirits, "kept against sickness," was carefully stowed with the tea and hardtack.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading A bundle of warm wraps, with his axe, and even a few dry splits, completed his equipment.
