used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was made as simple as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
divisible by two
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
first-aid
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From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
fishing-rods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
flash-light
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From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was made as simple as possible.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
absolutely essential
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This was made as simple as possible.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
repacked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This was made as simple as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Six new dry cells were to be taken to provide current.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was made as simple as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
(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 The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Off to the Mountains Busy, indeed, were the succeeding ten days.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Finally their outfit was reduced to two fishing-rods, one hatchet, a first-aid kit, a flash-light, the necessary food and dishes, one canteen, and one pistol, with the wireless equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The outfit that the two boys were to carry was packed and repacked several times, and each time it was overhauled something was eliminated from the packs; for both boys knew well enough that the trip before them would test their endurance even with the lightest of packs.
