used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
Baptiste
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From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
long-delayed
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From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
Nor'westers
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From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
ravenousadjectiveUS /ˈrævənəs/
extremely hungry
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
re-established
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From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
thawedadjectiveUS /θɔːd/
no longer frozen solid
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dogs of the Nor'westers had been fed to keep them quiet.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEART OF THE SAVAGE Immediately the Oxford House men re-established the camp to suit their own requirements.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
Verenne
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From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then they devoted themselves to a long-delayed supper till their ravenous appetites were fully appeased.
at the time that
From this reading The turn of the newly arrived teams came when the masters were satisfied.
whitefishnounUS /ˈwaɪtfɪʃ/
any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring
From this reading Baptiste Verenne and the drivers arose, taking the allotted portion of thawed whitefish.
