used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
have
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I questioned Oo-koo-hoo, he replied:
an occurrence of something
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
half the width of an em
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
in a free manner
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
Oo-koo-hoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But when I questioned Oo-koo-hoo, he replied:
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading But when I questioned Oo-koo-hoo, he replied:
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
the act of using
From this reading If the latter, what sign or signal would he use so that they might keep in touch with him?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Would he himself skin and cut up the bear, or would he want the women to help him?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
at the time that
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
showing curiosity
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading After supper, when twilight was deepening, and tobacco--in the smoking of which the women conscientiously joined--was freely forthcoming, the subject of conversation turned to woodcraft.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since it fell to Oo-koo-hoo, as the principal hunter, to keep the party supplied with game while en route, I was wondering what he would do in case he saw a bear and went ashore to trail it.
