used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
jerkingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/
an abrupt spasmodic movement
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
the force of workers available
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This, with the first day required for hunting, will keep us four days in the ravine!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This conversation is carried on by two or three of the men in a low tone, but loud enough for the rest of us to overhear it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It reveals a new phase of our dilemma on which we have not before reflected.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should the Indians stay to "jerk" their meat, we will be in extreme danger from thirst, as well as of being discovered in our cache.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We know that the process of jerking buffalo beef takes three days, and that with a hot sun, as the hunter has intimated.
