used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
in addition
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
engage in
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
absolutely essential
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/
a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
by chance
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading But our procession did not move immediately.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
on the contrary
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
express in words
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
Scotia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading It is the business of the guides to transport the canoes, the general outfit, and the stores.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
at the time that
From this reading Also, perhaps, any convenient bag of tackle or apparel when not too great an inconvenience.
in or at the place that
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the etiquette of portage--of Nova Scotia portage, at least--that the fisherman shall carry his own sporting paraphernalia--which is to say, his rods, his gun, if he has one, his fishing basket and his landing net.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As this was to be rather a long carry, and as more than one trip would be necessary, it was proposed to make a half-way station for luncheon, at a point where a brook cut the trail.
