used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
gotten under control
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
characterized by great determination
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
frizzledverbUS /ˈfrɪzəld/
past form of “frizzle” — fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
Injunnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
arrange in a container
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
uttered with a trill
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
in the near future
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was not long before they sat by the glowing fire and watched the tempting slices of bacon as they frizzled in the pan, and sniffed the fragrant coffee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a hearty supper the boys lost little time in rolling themselves in their blankets, and were soon in the land of dreams.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
WhiteynounUS /ˈwaɪtiː/
(slang) offensive names for a White man
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The darkness had settled down before they pitched camp near one of the numerous branches in a hollow that sheltered them from the wind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of building a fire was attended to by Injun, while Whitey opened the pack that contained the "biscuit and beans."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MOOSE LAKE Nothing of any importance happened on the ride during the afternoon, and the boys determined to get as far as possible that day so as to arrive at the lake while it would be daylight on the day following.
