used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading THE COMPACT.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
Half-breeds
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From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
instepnoun
the arch of the foot
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
KiddnounUS /kɪd/
Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
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 Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
racketsnounUS /ˈrækəts/
plural of “racket” — a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
snowshoesnounUS /ˈsnoʊʃuːz/
plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
in the near future
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMPACT.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
trudgeverbUS /trʌdʒ/
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
in or at the place that
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After leaving his camping ground, Captain Kidd soon parted from the Englishman, whom he sent on through a valley, where he disappeared.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kidd had not much practice in using snowshoes, for he was a horseman of southern plains life; and the inevitable pain at the instep forced him to reach the higher land of the valley divide or crest, and trudge on with the rackets at his back.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Finally, he came within half a mile of the Red River Half-breeds' ill-fated encampment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Here the wind had left but an inch or two of snow; and he walked for a couple of hours without noteworthy inconvenience.
