Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

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

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

destitute of blood or apparently so

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Have a care, Hugh.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

every person

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a boy or man

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

possessive form of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

the act of departing

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

an opening into or through something

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

and nothing more

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition)

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

above and across; more than

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

go across or through

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a very steep cliff

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE GOAT'S PASS--AN ATTACK, A BLOODLESS VICTORY, AND A SERMON.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

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

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

at the time that

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

which person or people

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When Ole Thorwald was landed at the foot of that wild gorge in the cliffs which have been designated the Goat's Pass, he felt himself to be an aggrieved man, and growled accordingly.

a late time of life

From this reading "It's too bad o' that fire-eating fellow to fix on _me_ for this particular service," said he to one of the settlers named Hugh Barnes, a cooper, who acted as one of his captains; "and at night, too; just as if a man of my years were a cross between a cat (which everybody knows can see in the dark) and a kangaroo, which is said to be a powerful leaper, though whether in the dark or the light I don't pretend to know, not being informed on the point.

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From this reading It seems to me you're going to step into a quarry hole, or over a precipice.