Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

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

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

anew

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

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

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

divisible by two

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

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

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

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

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

immediately past

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

a text browser

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

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From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

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

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

not any; not one

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

plural of “panther” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

by chance

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

express in words

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

plural of “taxidermist” — a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

express in words

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

male cat

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

under normal conditions

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

a state in New England

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

precisely as stated

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

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

From this reading Even at present we occasionally hear of a catamount or an "Indian devil"; but perhaps the last real panther was trapped and shot in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont, in 1875.

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

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That panther story was a veritable hair-raiser; and we were never tired of hearing the old man tell it.

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

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading There can be no doubt whatever that it was a genuine panther, for its skin and bones, handsomely mounted, as taxidermists say, can be seen at any time in the Museum of Natural History in Boston.

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

From this reading Owing to our severe climate panthers were never very numerous in northern New England--not nearly so numerous as panther stories, in which the "panther" is usually a Canadian lynx.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading UNCLE BILLY MURCH'S HAIR-RAISER At about this time Tom and I were up at the Murches' one evening to see Willis, and persuaded old Uncle Billy, Willis' grandfather, to tell us his panther story again.