Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

anew

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

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

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

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

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

fearless and daring

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

a name given to a product or service

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

the act of constructing something

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

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

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

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

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

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

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

not in action or at work

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

engage in

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

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

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

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

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

having the characteristics of pitch or tar

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

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

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

except for; apart from

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

filled with shade

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading On the farther side of the latter, the tall pines lay strewn in rows, but beyond the strip of clearing the bush closed in again, solemn, shadowy, and almost impenetrable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

a special situation

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

to an undue degree

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

the act of using

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.

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

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

United States photographer(1886-1958)

From this reading GRENFELL'S MINE It was Saturday evening, and Weston sat on a ledge of the hillside above the silent construction camp, endeavoring to mend a pair of duck trousers that had been badly torn in the bush.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His companions had trooped off to the settlement about a league away, and a row of flat cars stood idle on the track which now led across the beaten muskeg.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He held several strips of a cotton flour-bag in one hand, and was considering how he could best make use of them without unduly displaying the bold lettering of the brand, though in the bush of that country it was not an unusual thing for a man to go about labeled "Early Riser," or somebody's "Excelsior."

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

From this reading There was a smell of resinous wood-smoke in the air, but save for the distant sound of the river everything was very still.