used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
any thing at all
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Fooreman?” asked Hels Helsen, seemingly puzzled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
have
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
BunyannounUS /ˈbʌnjən/
English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
Fooreman
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From this reading “Fooreman?” asked Hels Helsen, seemingly puzzled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
Hels
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From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
Helsen
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From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
loggernounUS /ˈlɑːɡər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
engage in
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
not any; not one
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
on one occasion
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading “Fooreman?” asked Hels Helsen, seemingly puzzled.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading “Fooreman?” asked Hels Helsen, seemingly puzzled.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
express in words
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In broken Real American Hels Helsen began to tell Paul Bunyan of the purpose of his journey from the old country.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
at the time that
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
in or at the place that
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
a Caucasian
From this reading But he got no further than an account of his hard tramp over the polar lands, where he had lived on white bear meat and whale steak, when Paul Bunyan stopped him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I appoint you foreman at once, without question.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “A mountain of energy, a river of power like yourself does not need to make explanations or ask me for anything,” said the mighty logger.
