used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They are broad-chested and able to bound over or break through the drifts."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
(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 TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But elk can move around still.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
confined by bonds
From this reading They are broad-chested and able to bound over or break through the drifts."
terminate
From this reading They are broad-chested and able to bound over or break through the drifts."
broad-chested
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From this reading They are broad-chested and able to bound over or break through the drifts."
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But elk can move around still.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But elk can move around still.
cawing
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From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
crowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
someone who is a detective
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading They are broad-chested and able to bound over or break through the drifts."
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading But elk can move around still.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
minknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But elk can move around still.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
palefaces
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From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
Roger
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From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
except for; apart from
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
snowedverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
not in physical motion
From this reading But elk can move around still.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
express a supposition
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
a special situation
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
TRACKINGnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
tree-tops
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From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading TRACKING A BUFFALO "THEY are all snowed under, I fear, Dick!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Roger thus remarked after they had been struggling along for some time, without seeing a living thing save some crows that flew over the tree-tops, cawing at the three palefaces as though scornfully demanding to know what they were doing so far away from their kind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you mean the small animals, such as rabbits, foxes, mink and such," Dick answered, "I suppose it is so, though in time they must work their way through the snow or die.
