used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
in addition
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
Altamont
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From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
barrelledadjective
put in or stored in a barrel
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
Clawbonny
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From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
DOCTOR'SnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
increase twofold
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
Hatteras
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From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
hydrographicadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to the science of hydrography
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
IMPRISONEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
engage in
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
pemmicannoun
lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
a full supply
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
in the near future
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each man also carried in his belt his indispensable snow knife and hatchet, and a small supply of pemmican in case night should surprise them before their return.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three hunters soon completed their preparations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMPRISONED IN DOCTOR'S HOUSE The first business next day was to arrange for a hunt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was settled that Altamont, Bell, and Hatteras should form the party, while Clawbonny should go and explore as far as Isle Johnson, and make some hydrographic notes and Johnson should remain behind to keep house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They armed themselves each with a double barrelled revolver and a rifle, and took plenty of powder and shot.
