used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUTS AND HOUSES.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
backwoodsman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
fellingverbUS /ˈfelɪŋ/
-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HUTS AND HOUSES.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
HUTSnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading HUTS AND HOUSES.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
and nothing more
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
and nothing more
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
pinchingverbUS /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
predicamentsnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənts/
plural of “predicament” — a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
except for; apart from
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
not in physical motion
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
TimbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nothing is more common than to see one of this class hopelessly pinching his axe at every cut, from having commenced his chop too narrow.
trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
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 {Timber felling.} Before proceeding to give directions for building huts and houses, it may not be amiss to give a few hints on felling trees.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
wieldingverbUS /ˈwiːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
wood-chopper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Experience and close observation are the only two true masters in both cases; still, we may be enabled to give such general directions as may save our readers from some of the humiliating predicaments we have seen the inexperienced wood-chopper placed in.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Hints they can only be, as it is just as impossible to teach the art of wielding the backwoodsman's axe by writing as it is to communicate the faculty of tracking wild animals through the forest by verbal directions.
