Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

any specific behavior

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

(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 Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

shining intensely

From this reading BLINDING THE TRAIL.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

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

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

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

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

contemptibly small in amount

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

no person; not anyone

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

affected with paralysis

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

in the recent past

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

plural of “skunk” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

express in words

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading BLINDING THE TRAIL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading BLINDING THE TRAIL.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

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

From this reading Jimmy was the first one to arouse himself, and it was hot anger that caused him to show so much activity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

in or at the place that

From this reading Indeed, the tremendous nature of this discovery seemed to have very nearly paralyzed them, so that one and all could only stand there and stare at the places where they could tell their prized canoes had recently rested.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "P'raps they haven't gone far, Ned, and if we got a hustle on we might manage to ketch up with the measly skunks.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading For almost a full minute nobody said a word.