used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
gotten under control
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
mast-cutters
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From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
the force of workers available
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
Others
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From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
a safe place
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
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From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
that is looked for
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Some sat before the bright open fire, smoking and talking.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Others played cards, while a few spent their time in mending their clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter were poor affairs, inhabited as a rule by two or three men.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One, however, contained twelve cutters, and here, while the tempest raged outside, they were cosy and contented.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Owing to the severity of the storm all the mast-cutters of Big Lake camp suspended work, and sought refuge within their log cabins.
