used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
(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 They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
bateau
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From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
bottle-shapedadjective
shaped like a bottle
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
dufflenoun
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
absolutely essential
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
arrange in a container
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
by chance
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
in the near future
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that the log pond was a natural, bottle-shaped arm of the big swamp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They loaded all the duffle into Scott’s boat and Murphy took the bow paddle.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She did not seem in the least alarmed at the prospect of being alone for possibly two or three days.
precisely as stated
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Murphy tossed the necessary supplies into his pack sack and they were soon on their way back to the bateau.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
which person or people
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Murphy had a very attractive little cabin back there in the woods and a little wife who looked perfectly capable of running things while he was away, and while he was home, too, if necessary.
