used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
Artha
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
a youthful male person
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
Caleb
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From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
Elmer
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From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
the act of departing
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
GOOD-BYnoun
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
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 Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
Lil
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
full of life and energy
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
on one occasion
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
a special situation
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course such a thing as danger never once appealed to the boy; and with those new thoughts concerning hunting and destroying animal life in possession of his mind, he certainly was not going to shoulder his shotgun, which he had left in a corner of the cabin.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
precisely as stated
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Lil Artha at the time was suffering from a chafed heel, and thought the long walk through the deep snow was more than he cared to undertake; so he had promised to remain home and look after preparations for supper.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As it was too early to think of commencing that job, he had wandered forth for a little stroll, not meaning to go far away from the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elmer, Toby and George had gone off with Uncle Caleb to investigate some freak of Nature in which the old scientist was interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SNOW FOREST IT happened that very afternoon Lil Artha met with an adventure that stirred his red blood at quite a lively rate, and for a little time caused quite a lively excitement around the vicinity of the cabin.
