Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

consider or hold as true

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

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From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

set up or found

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the act of departing

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

immediately past

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

held or filled or in use

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

on one occasion

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

and nothing more

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

a member of a senate

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

express in words

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This fall of snow proved to be much to our advantage, for one of the timber contractors, fearing he might not be able to fill his order, bought our "sticks" from us, to be delivered, cut into certain lengths, at the Senator mine.

the act of using

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

at the time that

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

in or at the place that

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

which person or people

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading This turned out to be a wise precaution, for when we started in the morning the snow was already coming down, and though it did not extend as far as Sulphide, the mountains were covered a foot deep before night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WHAT WE FOUND IN THE POOL Though we got back to camp pretty late, we set to work to load our poles at once, fearing that there was going to be a fall of snow which might prevent our getting them to town.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading This occupied us several days, when, having delivered our last load, we thanked Mrs. Appleby for the use of her back yard--the only payment she would accept--and then set off home, where we proudly displayed to my father and mother the money we had earned and related how we had earned it; including, of course, a description of our meeting with the wild man of the woods.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And didn't he tell you who he was?" asked my father, when we had finished.