used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
BALL'SnounUS /bɔːlz/
possessive form of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
Mukoki
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From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
Nipigon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
Rod's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
Identical; not different.
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
thinnessnounUS /ˈθɪnnɪs/
relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Few stories could have been more thrilling than his, though he told it in the simplest manner possible.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
Wabigoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN BALL'S STORY That same morning two big canoes set out across Lake Nipigon for Wabigoon and John Ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was emaciated to startling thinness by desperate exertion and lack of sleep, and both his face and his hands were covered with scratches and bruises.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mukoki returned with the canoes, but Rod remained at the Post, and not a moment's rest did he have during the whole of that day from the eager questions of those whom he had so completely surprised by his unexpected return.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Rod's appearance more than his words was evidence of the trials he and his companions had passed through.
