used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
the act of departing
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
Donald
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From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
gew-gaws
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From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
the act of departing
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
idylnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
McTavish
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From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
make reference to
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
not any; not one
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
arrange in a container
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
PREYnounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Both realized that McTavish was deliberately going back to imprisonment and disgrace, although no mention was made of the subject.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She dismantled the shack of the pathetic little gew-gaws that had been a part of her happy housekeeping, and kissed them all before she gave them into his hands for packing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PREY OF THE PACK All the next day, the two prepared for their departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither was insensible of the fact that this departure meant more than the mere ending of their frigid idyl.
at the time that
From this reading Donald strengthened the little sledge, and made their goods into a solid pack, convenient for him to carry when Jean should become tired and need to ride.
