Chapter XX

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

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

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

without missing a year

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

give a description of

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

go away from a place

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

not any; not one

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

and nothing more

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

consisting of the musk-ox

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

express in speech

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

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

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

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

From this reading I shall only attempt to describe the musk ox of to-day, and give a short account of the manner in which many of them are annually killed by the Northern Indians.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

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

From this reading I am indebted to Messrs. Rowland Ward & Co. for the following dimensions, which were taken from an adult bull, not a particularly large one, but a fair average specimen:-- ft. ins.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

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

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It is enough to pay a visit to the South Kensington Museum and wonder at the specimens of musk-ox heads dug out of the brick earth at Maidenhead and Ilford, differing but slightly from the bleached heads that may be picked up any day in the Barren Ground, and leave to scientists the task of describing the methods by which prehistoric man hunted the musk ox in what is now the pleasant valley of the Thames.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Whoever invented the word _ovibos_ to classify the musk ox hit the nail squarely on the head, and this single word describes so exactly the strange mixture of sheep and bull that there is little left to be said upon the subject.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading MUSK OX BY WARBURTON PIKE In a work dealing with the sport of the present day there is no necessity to inquire into the past history of the Musk Ox (_Ovibos moschatus_), or to speak of its extensive distribution during the early ages of the world.