used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
anew
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
ArtyadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrti/
showily imitative of art or artists
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
being joined in close association
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
baggage-wagon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is it not a capital plan?--the baggage-wagon!
BarknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
BivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "Is it not a capital plan?--the baggage-wagon!
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It was Jack's thought!" exclaimed Gerald.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was Jack's thought!" exclaimed Gerald.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it not a capital plan?--the baggage-wagon!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was Jack's thought!" exclaimed Gerald.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading "It was Jack's thought!" exclaimed Gerald.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
MelonnounUS /ˈmelən/
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
NocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is it not a capital plan?--the baggage-wagon!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Is it not a capital plan?--the baggage-wagon!
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
SavagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
SledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It was Jack's thought!" exclaimed Gerald.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
TribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
WombatsnounUS /ˈwɑːmbæts/
plural of “wombat” — burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials about the size of a badger
From this reading A Bark Sledge.--The Friendly Tribe.--The Wild Melon.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--The Wombats.--The Bivouac on the Heath.--The Savages again.--Away to the South.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The women had prepared breakfast, and Arthur was becoming impatient, before Jack and the two young boys appeared, dragging after them a large sheet of bark, to which they had attached ropes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Off with your knapsack, Arty; Jenny, bring your pots and pans.
