used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
set up or found
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
a particular point in time
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
Mukoki
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From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had found a fortune in the mysterious chasm.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
SKELETON'S
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
Wabigoon
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From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
at the time that
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE SKELETON'S HAND A little before noon Rod arrived at the top of the hill from which he could look down on their camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was filled with pleasurable anticipation, and with an unbounded swelling satisfaction that caused him to smile as he proceeded into the dip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The burden of the silver fox upon his shoulders was a most pleasing reminder of that, and he pictured the moment when the good-natured raillery of Mukoki and Wabigoon would be suddenly turned into astonishment and joy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As he approached the cabin the young hunter tried to appear disgusted and half sick, and his effort was not bad in spite of his decided inclination to laugh.
