used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
placed crosswise
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
Donald
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From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
field-glass
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From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
hiding-place
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From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
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 A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
lazieradjectiveUS /ˈleɪziər/
comparative of “lazy” — moving slowly and gently
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
in motion
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
newcomer's
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From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
arrange in a container
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
RainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
only a very short time before
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
searchernounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Peter hitched up the growling dogs, Donald made the pack, and fastened it on the sledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
(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 But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
at the time that
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
a Caucasian
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Even now, the newcomer's tracks were already wiped clean from the white page of the snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But, when the storm cleared away, as it might do with great suddenness, they would be in great peril of observation, for, until they should reach the denser forest to the south, there would be many open spots to be crossed--open spots well within the range of a field-glass at the fort.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
woodsmannounUS /ˈwʊdzmæn/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A HOT SCENT Without a word, Rainy made preparations for moving.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A lesser woodsman or lazier servant would have demurred, for, while the blizzard lasted, there was scarcely a chance in a million that any searcher from the fort would find their hiding-place.
