Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

(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 GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

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

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

for the reason that

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

small lynx of North America

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

easy to reach

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

someone who hunts game

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

an occurrence of something

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

a large number or amount

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

engage in

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

and nothing more

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

established beyond doubt

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

a strong line

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

get by special effort

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

and nothing more

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

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From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

not seen or perceived

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

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

From this reading Their actions had made this clear enough, for each of the trio before starting "on the jump," as Bandy-legs described it, had made sure to pick up something that, according to his mind, was apt to be needed.

the act of using

From this reading On his part Toby had stooped down and possessed himself of the camp hatchet; if it proved that Steve was being attacked by a bobcat he fancied he could make pretty good use of such a tool in an emergency.

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

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.

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

From this reading Max, for instance, had snatched a rope that hung from a broken branch of the tree, and which one of the boys had fetched along simply because "a rope often comes in mighty handy for lots of things besides a hanging bee."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bandy-legs, true to his hunter instinct, made out to secure the only gun which had been brought with them on the trip.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading GRIPPED BY A GIANT'S UNSEEN HANDS That Max, Bandy-legs and Toby all kept their wits about them was manifest.