used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
Gunson
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From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
how
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From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
I've
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From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
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 "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
immediately past
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
a unit of instruction
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
engage in
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
held or filled or in use
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
having a point
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
repacking
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From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
roughs
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From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
express in words
From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
in the near future
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
two times
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Twice over that day I caught sight of the man I wanted to avoid, but fortunately he did not see us, and at last night came, and we sat down to our supper with our chests on board the schooner, and nothing to do the next morning but walk on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
(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 I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I slept well that night, and we were down in good time, Mr Gunson nodding his approval, and after breakfast he said-- "Look here, my lads, I've seen those roughs hanging about as if they meant mischief.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
in the company of; together with
From this reading We went out soon after breakfast, and I had my first lesson in frontier life in watching Gunson make his purchases after he had helped us make ours; and the rest of the day was occupied in overhauling our chests, and repacking them with things our new friend assured us that we should not want, while he pointed out to us those we did, and showed us how to make a light package of them that we could easily carry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was wishing I knew as much about the place as you do."
you'll
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From this reading "Have patience," he said, laughing, "and I dare say you'll know a good deal more."
