used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
antlersnounUS /ˈæntlərz/
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
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 Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
MAMMOTH'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAMMOTH'S TUSKS.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
on one occasion
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
having a supporting base
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
carry out
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAMMOTH'S TUSKS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
TUSKSnounUS /tʌsks/
plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading THE MAMMOTH'S TUSKS.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sure enough, the camp was awakened at an early hour the next day by a couple of rifle shots, and an excited commotion among the Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
belonging to which person
From this reading A dozen rods from the camp, they came upon the guide and the Indians standing around a large bull caribou whose head boasted a magnificent pair of antlers.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The animal's throat had been cut and the Indians had already set to work to take off the hide.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The boys in whom, as in all healthy American youths, the hunting instinct was strong, at once scrambled from under their blankets, seized their rifles and dashed through the bushes toward the small stream which flowed from the mountains toward an arm of Prince William Sound.
