afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
How
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From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
not any; not one
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
arrange in a container
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
with speed
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
SHELTERINGverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
slashers
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From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
snow-shoes
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From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Although he moved rapidly forward, he was keenly alert to every sight and sound.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He carried his gun in his hand that he might be ready for any emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHELTERING ARMS Having closed the cabin door, Dane stepped into his snow-shoes, slung his pack over his shoulders, and started forth after the slashers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
at the time that
From this reading It was not hard to follow the trail, and the travelling much easier than when out upon the river.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How far the rebels would go without camping he had no idea.
