used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
at or in the front
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
move towards
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
camp-fire
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From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
wanted intensely
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
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 In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
down-river
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From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
one or the other of two
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
a particular point in time
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
not any; not one
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
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 At any moment he might come in sight of a Company's trapper, either sitting beneath the trees by his camp-fire or racing down-river between the tall banks, following his sled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLIZZARD Now that he was nearing God's Voice, it was necessary that he should travel more cautiously and keep a sharp lookout ahead.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading In the course of the night he passed by one wigwam; but the Indian was evidently away, for no dog rose up to herald his approach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He might be recognised, and recognition would lead to his arrest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whatever happened afterwards, he desired his freedom for yet a little while, so he went carefully.
