absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
Dan
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From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
immediately past
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Starvation seemed very near.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
go across or through
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Starvation seemed very near.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
have in common
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
the season of growth
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
StarvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading Starvation seemed very near.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
the act of using
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
precisely as stated
From this reading Starvation seemed very near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WATERS CLEAR Paul went to the spring for water, while Dan kindled the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he returned with the kettle of water and placed it on the stove to heat for tea, he sat down in silent dejection.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He had become fairly adept in the use of the axe, and to pass the hours while Dan was absent on hunting expeditions, he had collected sufficient wood to last them for several days, and had cut the greater part of it into proper lengths for the stove.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Paul was learning now to do his share of the camp work.
