used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
in the past
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
CACHEnounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
cairnnounUS /kern/
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
having made preparations
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
set up or found
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
imprintsnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnts/
plural of “imprint” — a distinctive influence
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
not any; not one
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
thinkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
Twere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "'Twere a week ago they were here whatever," observed David, rising upon his feet after a close scrutiny upon hands and knees.
at the time that
From this reading THE HIDDEN CACHE When camp was made snug and dinner disposed of, Doctor Joe followed the boys down to the cairn.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was evident, however, that rain had fallen since the tracks were made, for they were so nearly washed away that there could be no certainty whether they were made by moccasins or nailed boots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A careful examination was made of the soil surrounding the rock upon which the cairn was built, and in loose gravel close to the shore were found the imprints of feet.
writin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm thinkin' we'll see no sign of un now to help us trail un to the rock the writin' tells about."
