used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
AUTUMNALadjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
terminate
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
haycocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
HUNTERnounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
the act of departing
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
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 Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
SABLEnounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
tarried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
in the direction of
From this reading HEADED TOWARDS HOME--THE MARTIN AND SABLE HUNTER--HIS CABIN--AUTUMNAL SCENERY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We had tarried upon this beautiful lake until we had explored its romantic nooks, and we started on our return to our old camping ground at the foot of Round Pond.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had refrained for two days from disturbing the deer, and our supply of fresh venison was entirely exhausted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just at the outlet of the lake we were leaving, is a little bay, towards the head of which are a great number of boulders, laying around loose, scattered about like haycocks in a meadow, only a great many more to the acre.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We concluded that we would break up our camp in the morning, and drift leisurely back towards civilization.
