Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

a strong line

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

doomed to extinction

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing to attract the old Trapper to his own shanty.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sam produced the loose end; the other was fastened properly to the poles above.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It had never been used, for so far the weather had been fine; but now Caleb sunk a heavy stake, lashed the anchor rope to that, then went out and drove all the pegs a little deeper, and the Tribe felt safe from any ordinary storm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His heirs had begun to forget that he needed food, and what little they did send was of vilest quality.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where's your anchor rope?" asked the Trapper.