used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
have
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
Nelly
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From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
a human being
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
Roy
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From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
at the time that
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading Away went these two through the snow, until they came to where the deer had been left.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were so fatigued, however, that it was impossible to think of doing the same with the bear.
wolf-track
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading "What _is_ to be done?" said Nelly, with that pretty air of utter helplessness which she was wont to assume when she felt that her brother was the proper person to decide.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was hard work to get it lashed on the sled, and much harder work to drag it over the snow, but by dint of perseverance and resolution they got it home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a perplexing state of things, for Roy had observed a wolf-track when out, and feared that nothing but the bones would be left in the morning.
