Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

later than; following

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

(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 After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

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

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

for the reason that

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

a youthful male person

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

clothing in general

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

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From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

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

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

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From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

divisible by two

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

set up or found

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

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

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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 The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

a unit of instruction

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

the brown fur of a muskrat

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

only a very short time before

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

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

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

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

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

in the direction of

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading As he approached his first trap he found himself fairly tingling with eagerness.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading THE STOLEN TRAPS In the morning Darry occupied himself repairing the damage done by the fire.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

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

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading After he had done all the chores, even to assisting Mrs. Peake wash the breakfast dishes, and there seemed nothing else to be undertaken, he took Joe's shotgun on his shoulder and walked toward the marsh.

(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 This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.

at the time that

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The woman, seeing how much he looked like her lost boy with the gun and the clothes, had a good cry when left to herself; but Darry did not know this.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This was not because of the value involved in the skin of a muskrat, though it seemed as though each year the price was soaring as furs became more scarce; but he wanted to feel that he had learned his lesson well, and followed out the instructions given in Joe's little handbook.