Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

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

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

put or send forth

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

destroy completely

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

plural of “ewe” — a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

a state of high honor

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

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

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

ten 10s

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

march in a procession

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

not any; not one

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the season of growth

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

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

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

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

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

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

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

male cat

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

under normal conditions

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At that time nearly every farmer in the vicinity kept a flock of from fifty to a hundred sheep.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading During the warm season the animals got their own living in the back pastures; in winter they were fed on nothing better than hay.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The animals usually came out in the spring thin and weak, with the ewes in poor condition to raise their lambs.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEN WE HUNTED THE STRIPED CATAMOUNT The following week Tom Edwards and I had a somewhat exciting adventure which, however, by no means covered us with glory.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading During the previous winter and, indeed, for several winters before that, there had been rumors current of a strange, fierce animal which came down, from the "great woods" to devour dead lambs that were cast forth from the farmers' barns in February and March.