used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David was entirely willing.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It’ll be easiest in the end."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It’ll be easiest in the end."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading David was entirely willing.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
It'll
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From this reading It’ll be easiest in the end."
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
and nothing more
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
piecemealadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsmiːl/
one thing at a time
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
carry out
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
unpackverbUS /ənˈpæk/
remove from its packing
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CAMP FIRE Nell decreed that the second night’s camp was to be here.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
(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 "So," explained Nell, "we may as well stop here now, and instead of loading the sled to-morrow morning we’ll take the packs down on our backs and then carry the sled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They could not go over such difficult ground in the dark, besides which the only way to go was to unpack the sled and carry the load down piecemeal.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading David was entirely willing.
