Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

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

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading He might well shrink, therefore, from such a contest.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

a thick soft cake with a porous texture; cooked on a griddle

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

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From this reading DEERFOOT'S WOODCRAFT.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

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

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

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

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

immediately past

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might well shrink, therefore, from such a contest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He might well shrink, therefore, from such a contest.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

distinguish oneself

From this reading The Shawanoe knew he could surpass the trapper if he exerted himself, as he most certainly would do.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

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

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He might well shrink, therefore, from such a contest.

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

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

the act of testing something

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He might well shrink, therefore, from such a contest.

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

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Neither Deerfoot nor the trapper wished to engage in the trial of skill suggested by Burt Hawkins.

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading DEERFOOT'S WOODCRAFT.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Crumpet feared that if such a test took place he would be worsted, in which event he would never hear the last of it from his friends.