used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
in addition
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
have
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
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 I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
Ernest
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From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
Falcon's
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From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
a social unit living together
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
Fritz
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From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
go away from a place
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
a unit of instruction
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
engage in
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
sea-shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had secretly determined to go early the next morning, before my family should be awake, to the spot.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had fixed upon Ernest for my assistant, thinking that his indolent temper required to be stimulated to exertion.
precisely as stated
From this reading I made him feel as a great favour the preference I gave him, and he promised to be ready at a very early hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was also desirous to leave Fritz with the family, as, being the tallest and strongest, he was more able to protect the rest.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _The imaginary bear—The sledge—A lesson in natural philosophy._ I had remarked the evening before, on our return to the sea-shore, a quantity of wood, of which I thought I could make a kind of conveyance for our cask of butter and other provisions from Tent House to Falcon’s Stream.
