used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
highly skilled
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
lacking funds
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
cast-offadjective
thrown away
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
clothing in general
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
Dan
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From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
ejaculated
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From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
it's
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From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
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 This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
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 STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "By the fur of a martin!" he ejaculated, "it's clear to me now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
carry out
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little was said until the river was reached, for each was lost in his own thoughts.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STRATEGY It did not take Grey long to change his wet clothes for the ones which had been brought for him by the owner of the house.
which person or people
From this reading It was Dan who broke the silence, as they at length stood on the bank of the stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This accomplished, and his cast-off garments hung by the kitchen stove to dry, he started with Dan back to the foot of the rapids, where they had left their outfit and scanty supply of provisions.
