Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

having companions or an escort

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

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

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

in a rebellious manner

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

having the place or position changed

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

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

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

move gently or carefully

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

divisible by two

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

of less size or importance

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

not any; not one

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

toned down

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

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

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored

From this reading As a fact, he was in no real need of killing, for he had fed during the afternoon on the remains of the wallaby he had dragged up the hill early that morning.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

Australian wild horse

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.

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

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

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

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

at the time that

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

in or at the place that

From this reading This led him to the remains of the mother kangaroo, where he disturbed some lesser creatures who were supping at their ease.

during the time that

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

which person or people

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading This was probably why he missed two kills; when empty it was rare indeed for him to miss.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SINGLE COMBAT Even while he hunted, the irritating thought of the creature who had barked defiantly at him remained with Lupus, and was not softened by the fact that he missed two kills and failed to find other game.

the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves

From this reading And, now, with irritation added to the anger of his recollection of the Wolfhound, he happened by pure chance upon the warm trail of Warrigal and the others who had accompanied Finn that night.