used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
A-tent
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From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading His unexplained capture had made that impossible.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
Cheena
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From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
hanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
not accessible to view
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading His unexplained capture had made that impossible.
indigo-colored
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From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
neighborlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
O'Malley
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From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
scrubbyadjectiveUS /ˈskrʌbi/
sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
spiralled
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From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading His unexplained capture had made that impossible.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
(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 Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
at the time that
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CLOSED CREEK By noon, Seymour had his A-tent pitched on the hank of the Cheena, between the trail and the stream, a few rods below the point where Glacier Creek made its indigo-colored contribution.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not their caution was well founded, he was unwilling to await the fall of another night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above the scrubby timber spiralled the smoke of the hidden mission, to which the officer proposed to pay a neighborly call when he had finished the meal of bacon and beans which he was preparing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday, O'Malley and his niece had made it plain that they wished a conference with him to be secret and under cover of night.
