Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

resembling a dog; especially in devotion

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

apart from; not including

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

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

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

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

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

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

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “lynx” — a text browser

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

having a difficult and contrary disposition

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

having a point

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

plural of “raccoon” — the fur of the North American racoon

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

cut with a saw

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

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From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

in the near future

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading They soon learned to know the difference between the pointed tracks of the deer and the manlike footprints of the mice and squirrels, raccoons and bears.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

fringed or adorned with tassels

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

up to a particular time

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Sometimes they could read a story in those footprints, like the time they followed the delicate mouse tracks till those of a fox told the end of the story.

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

From this reading Their game was to find and name as many footprints as they could, of the many they saw criss-crossing the snow.

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

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Then there were the doglike prints of the foxes and coyotes, and the catlike marks of the wild cats,--those handsome gray striped Bay lynxes that looked so much like big house cats except for their tasseled ears and big feet, bobbed tails and the fur that hung down from their cheeks in points.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “JEST AN ORNERY PUP” SOMETIMES the Ranger took the children snow-shoeing through the winter woods.