used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
anew
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
CREEnounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
at any time
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
Fullarton's
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From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
an opening into or through something
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
engage in
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
Mordaunt
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From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
not any; not one
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
and nothing more
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
having a point
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
any competition
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Again, the dog was less likely to give us trouble if we had its master to control it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
the act of using
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE HOLE OF CREE It was dark enough when we started to make it no easy matter to find our way across the moors, but as we advanced it grew lighter and lighter, until by the time we reached Fullarton's cabin it was broad daylight.
Wigtown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early as it was, he was up and about, for the Wigtown peasants are an early rising race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading We explained our mission to him in as few words as possible, and having made his bargain--what Scot ever neglected that preliminary?--he agreed not only to let us have the use of his dog but to come with us himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mordaunt, in his desire for privacy, would have demurred at this arrangement, but I pointed out to him that we had no idea what was in store for us, and the addition of a strong, able-bodied man to our party might prove to be of the utmost consequence.
