Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

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From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

aroused to action

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

death of a person

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

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 THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

engage in

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

more desirable than another

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

toned down

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

not in physical motion

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Before the trails went bad he could have freighted on the sled sufficient food for his journey home but had preferred to face the "break-up" in his own camp near a fish-lake and relay his meat over on his back in May.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

at the time that

From this reading THE DEAD MAN TELLS HIS TALE When, late in May, the snow had left the open places reached by the sun and the ice cleared the rivers, Marcel was ready to make his first trip to the camp on the Ghost.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The memories of the winter aroused by the camp on the Ghost were too grim to attract him to the comfortable shack.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before the weather softened Jean had smoked the remainder of his meat and now he faced a ten-mile portage with his outfit.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Poor Antoine would have to lie content in a shallow grave among the boulders of the river shore, for the frost was still in the ground.