used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
anew
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
have
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
dearly loved
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
BESIEGEDadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
EmbarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
saltpetrenoun
(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
skinning
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From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
in the near future
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AGAIN BESIEGED The sun was ready to disappear by the time I reached the boat.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
in or at the place that
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This labour consisted of skinning the head of my bear and then of wetting the whole hide thoroughly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a generous hand I spread the saltpetre upon the fleshy side, after which I rolled the skin up in a bundle and stowed it away in the stern, where I covered it over thickly with the leaves, in order that my fellows might not see the beloved black fur.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Embarking as soon as I had cut a large quantity of leaves, I rowed until I was some distance out on the lake before completing my day’s work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing the beach would be deserted as soon as darkness began to descend, I pulled homeward leisurely, reaching the landing after the stars had begun to twinkle.
