used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
(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 THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
bear-skin
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From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
bristledadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪsəld/
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
set up or found
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
grindstonenounUS /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/
a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
how
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From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
go away from a place
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
Lobo
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From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
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 THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
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 THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
not any; not one
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
not one, and not any
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
pack-horse
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From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
snarledadjectiveUS /ˈsnɑːrəld/
tangled in knots or snarls
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
utilizingverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “utilize” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Among these were the pot and the grindstone and the bear-skin robe, and as I thought with regret of abandoning these a scheme came to me of utilizing Lobo as a pack-horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
at the time that
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE TRAIL I had thought the matter out many times already and had decided to set forth well provided with food, with all my weapons, my necessary utensils, and a supply of tanned skin, for I had no idea of how far I might have to tramp or how long I might be on the journey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After all, the objects I must leave were not essential, and without them I would be far better off and more comfortable than during the early part of my wilderness life.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading But tame and good-natured as he was, the wolf would have none of this, and snarled, snapped, and bristled threateningly when I started to strap a load upon his back by way of experiment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Few as were my possessions, yet I found that to carry them all would be impossible and that many things which would be of great help to me would have to be left behind.
