Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

in addition

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

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From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

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

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

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From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

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From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

and nothing more

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

a small stream

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

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

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

having a supporting base

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

a hat made of felt with a creased crown

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Upon the bank of a broad, slow-running stream, two canoes were drawn out, and halfway between these and the table a camp-fire burnt.

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

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Twilight was just falling, the river murmured in low melody, and a few rods above a small rill entered it, adding a more musical tinkle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

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From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

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

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

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

From this reading Martin Frisbie and his nephew Raymond Stetson, or Ray, were cutting boughs and carrying them to two tents standing in the mouth of a bush-choked opening into the forest.

belonging to which person

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In front of this Angie, Martin's wife, was placing tin dishes, knives, and forks, upon a low table of boards.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Here Levi, Martin's guide for many trips into this wilderness, was also occupied, intently watching two pails depending from bending wambecks, a coffee-pot hanging from another, and two frying-pans, whose sputtering contents gave forth an enticing odor.