used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
(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 Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
cubenounUS /kjuːb/
a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
Curlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
EdmontonnounUS /ˈedməntən/
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
start firing a weapon
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curlie Carson agreed to carry him straight to Edmonton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As a representative of the Canadian Government, Jock Gordon took charge of the black cube and its precious contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, all too eager for the final curtain on this little drama of the North, they were away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since Drew Lane had proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that his mission in the North, in so far as it concerned the stolen air mail plane, was to be a fruitless one, he decided to return with Curlie to Edmonton.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading For a few hours, each wrapped in his feather robe, they slept on the floor before the fire.
