used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHE-BEAR AND HER CUB.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHE-BEAR AND HER CUB.
any thing at all
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
CUBnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading A SHE-BEAR AND HER CUB.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
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 It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
one or the other of two
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
an act that fails
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SHE-BEAR AND HER CUB.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was early summer, probably July, and everything was green and fresh.
express in words
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
SHE-BEAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SHE-BEAR AND HER CUB.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
not in physical motion
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
toughenedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfənd/
physically toughened
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
Wagon-hound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wagon-hound creek, one summer day, when our outfit was in camp for several hours, I strolled away from camp alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
at the time that
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before my feet were thoroughly toughened--that is to say, when I was still to some extent a tenderfoot--I joined, single-handed, in an undertaking which had more chances for failure than almost anything that can be imagined.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It wasn't a trip to the moon, neither was it an attempt to wipe out the then powerful Sioux nation, but it was worse than either of these.
