used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
A-FISHING
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From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
(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 I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
babbledverbUS /ˈbæbəld/
past form of “babble” — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
a movement into or inward
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
fern-grown
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From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
foamed
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From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
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 I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
river-bank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
very small
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Many a time that first day of my journey did I have cause for thankfulness that had taken the precaution to learn means for determining the points of the compass, for the knowledge saved me many a weary mile.
in or at the place that
From this reading Late in the afternoon I made camp at a little cove where the river cut into the woods and where a crystal brook babbled through a fern-grown ravine and gave promise of trout and frogs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Quite frequently the shores rose in steep, rocky bluffs, between which the torrent roared and foamed, while at other times fallen trees, driftwood, and logs made progress along the shore impossible.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I GO A-FISHING All day long I tramped onward, following the course of the river, but frequently entering the woods and trudging through the forest for several miles to avoid impassable portions of the river-bank.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My first work was to build a tiny lean-to, and in doing this I saved myself a deal of labor by using dead and fallen branches for the timbers of my shelter instead of cutting them from living trees.
