used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading “Ugh! but this is beastly!”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Ugh! but this is beastly!”
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
game-bag
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From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
half-past
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From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
how
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From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ugh! but this is beastly!”
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 Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
immediately past
From this reading LAST OF THE WILDCAT.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
not any; not one
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAST OF THE WILDCAT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
a human being
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
with speed
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
determined
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
snowdrifts
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From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “If I move right along I ought to strike camp by seven or half-past,” he murmured to himself, as he struck out for the creek.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAST OF THE WILDCAT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ugh! but this is beastly!”
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
tumblesnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlz/
plural of “tumble” — an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
Ugh
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From this reading “Ugh! but this is beastly!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
WILDCATnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading LAST OF THE WILDCAT.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Knowing how great was the force of the wind, he buttoned his overcoat tightly about him and strapped his game-bag and gun to his person in such a way that they could not be lost, no matter how many tumbles and plunges in the immense snowdrifts were taken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading Harry knew that he had no easy task before him, yet he started out with a brave heart, resolved to cover the distance to the camp as quickly as possible.
