adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
ankle-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
downwindadverbUS /daʊnˈwɪnd/
with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
hemlocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
hiding-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
lily-pads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/
not in physical motion
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading After a time a doe and a spotted fawn came and stood ankle-deep in the water, and ate of the lily-pads.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thorpe lurked motionless behind his screen of leaves; and as he had taken the precaution so to station himself that his hiding-place lay downwind, the beautiful animals were unaware of his presence.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In the course of the morning he lay in wait very patiently near a spot overflowed by the river, where, the day before, he had noticed lily-pads growing.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In the morning he thatched smooth the roof of the shelter, using for the purpose the thick branches of hemlocks; placed two green spruce logs side by side as cooking range; slung his pot on a rod across two forked sticks; cut and split a quantity of wood; spread his blankets; and called himself established.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading His beard was already well grown, and his clothes had become worn by the brush and faded by the sun and rain.
