used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
abortiveadjectiveUS /əˈbɔːrtɪv/
failing to accomplish an intended result
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading These were his charge.
a person who is in charge
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These were his charge.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
Julyman
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From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
immediately past
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
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 It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
Oolak
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From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
snow-break
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From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
Steve
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From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were his charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Oolak was at the quarters of the train dogs at the back of the store.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It was now ready, waiting for the elements to render abortive in a few short hours the labour of many days.
WANAK-AHA
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From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BIG CHIEF WANAK-AHA The enclosure of the fort was at last cleared of snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were his charge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Julyman and Steve had spent the brief daylight in setting up a snow-break before the open sheds which housed the sleds and canoes.
