used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
drainagenounUS /ˈdreɪnədʒ/
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
of great significance or value
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
KnobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
northwesternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
Sewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
the season of growth
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The site was on a broad level of ground sufficiently high to insure perfect drainage.
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 A boiling spring furnished a perpetual supply of pure water.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A logging road had been driven straight east, tapping a heavy hardwood belt on Little Knob, while branching from this road to the south another opened up the northwestern slopes of Mt. Sewell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
Woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Woodcraft Camp had originally been the headquarters for one of the largest lumbering crews operating in that section of the north woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The location had been chosen with the same strategy a general in the field would display in selecting headquarters for the direction of important maneuvers.
