agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
have
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
placed in a grave
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
make void or empty of contents
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
the act of departing
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
death of a person
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
temporary military shelter
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
Josiah
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From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
not any; not one
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
participate in games or sport
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
providernounUS /prəˈvaɪdər/
someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
with low volume
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
believed likely
From this reading If the grave had been empty, the soldiers might have suspected foul play.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
in or at that place or location
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As long as they believed that the bones of the old man were quietly at rest under the oak slab in the garden spot, the condition of the hut, neglected and going to decay, was sufficient evidence that he had died there, and that no one had occupied it for more than five years before.
in or at the place that
From this reading HOW THE BEAR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF If the old man of the mountain was not in his grave, where was he?
which person or people
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
Woodring
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From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had certainly not gone back to the world and left the buried treasure behind him.
a late time of life
From this reading Josiah Woodring, who had been his agent and provider, had already been five years in his own grave at the time they had arrived on the mountain.
