Chapter XIII

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Bob accompanied them.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

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

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

divisible by two

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

only a very short time before

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

plural of “keepsake” — something of sentimental value

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

for more time

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

worth remembering

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

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

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

not any; not one

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

not one, and not any

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

with speed

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

the season of growth

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

make steady

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Bob accompanied them.

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

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

male cat

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED BAG Spring came early, but none too early for the majority of Beaufort people.

the act of using

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Together--Tom no longer Ned's squire, but now, by virtue of that Christmas present, become his brother-at-arms--they haunted the levee, watching for the flight to set in and the ice to go out.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

which person or people

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

belonging to which person

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.

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

From this reading In particular, none too early for Ned, whose ankle was proving a check on his farther winter sports; and none too early for Tom, to whom Christmas had brought a gun which he had hardly been able to use even on rabbits; and none too early for Bob, who, as has been said, was not a cold-weather dog.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the advent of the south winds and the steady dripping thaw, Ned's ankle and Tom's cough--keepsakes from that memorable Newton trip--rapidly disappeared; and the nearer ventured the ducks, the stronger felt the two boys.