Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

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

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

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From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

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

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

your usual mood

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

an opposing military force

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

an opening into or through something

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

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

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

and nothing more

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

a particular point in time

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

not any; not one

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

cause to run in panic

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

required or under orders

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

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

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading The grizzly might, at any moment, assume the offensive, and in that event, if their horses became entangled in the bushes, or were rendered unmanageable by fright, their destruction was certain.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

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

From this reading The strange conduct of the hounds, and the desperate flight of Johnny's horse, were enough to satisfy them that there was some dangerous animal in the bushes in front of them, and the uncertainty of what that animal might be, caused them no little uneasiness.

(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 The grizzly is as much the king of beasts in his own country as the lion in Africa and Asia; and Frank and Archie, during their sojourn at the Old Bear's Hole, had become well enough acquainted with his habits and disposition to know that, if their enemy in the bushes belonged to that species, they were in a dangerous neighborhood.

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

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ARTHUR SHOWS HIS COURAGE It must not be supposed that Frank and Archie were entirely unmoved by what had just happened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Grizzly bears were frequently met with among the mountains, and they sometimes extended their excursions into the plains, occasioning a general stampede among the stock of the nearest ranch.