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From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
make calm or still
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
EsaunounUS /ˈiːsɔː/
(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
at any time
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
apart from; not including
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
GJENDESHEIM
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From this reading GJENDESHEIM.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
ground-sheet
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From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
located inward
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
immediately past
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
engage in
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
not any; not one
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
perseveredverbUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrd/
past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
cut with a saw
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
in the near future
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
caught or fixed
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Esau soon tired of casting, and mentioning that ‘if _he_ could not catch those fish no one could,’ paddled off to make a formal call on the Professor, and ask if he had got any deer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not far from camp we saw some fish rising under a cliff, and though it was a dead calm, and the sun as bright as sun could be, we stopped to try for them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading The Skipper persevered, and was rewarded with two fish weighing about three pounds, and the most perfect fish for shape and condition that we have ever seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _August 5._--Such a lovely morning at last that we were quite tempted to stay, but nobly stuck to our resolve, heaped everything we possessed except rods, guns, and a change of raiment, into the inner tent, and covered them with a ground-sheet; then packed the selected weapons into the canoes, and sailed from these inhospitable shores.
