used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
anew
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
in addition
From this reading My Lapp guide was also apprehensive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading My Lapp guide was also apprehensive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
BLUDGEONnounUS /ˈblʌdʒən/
a club used as a weapon
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
BOULDERnounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
EASTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
a social unit living together
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
GIVIJAeRVI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
KILLSnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
LAPPnounUS /læp/
a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
engage in
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
REINDEERnounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
sleighs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
move hurridly
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now I kept a sharp lookout over the horizon as we drove along, for I thought wolves might make their appearance again at any moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Lapp guide was also apprehensive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
at the time that
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It will be impossible for us to stop them, and if we try to keep in our sleighs we shall be surely upset, for the animals will be so wild from fright.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we stopped for our meals he said to me, "If our reindeer scent or see wolves, they will become uncontrollable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WE ENCOUNTER MORE WOLVES.--MY GUIDE KILLS TWO WITH HIS BLUDGEON.--A VISITING TRIP WITH A LAPP FAMILY.--EXTRAORDINARY SPEED OF REINDEER.--WE STRIKE A BOULDER.--LAKE GIVIJAeRVI.--EASTWARD AGAIN.
