Chapter XV

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

later than; following

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

completely unclothed

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

divisible by two

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

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

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

a social unit living together

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

a social unit living together

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

the act of departing

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

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

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

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From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

not any; not one

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

that is looked for

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

at the time that

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

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

From this reading The more closely he examined the more fully the unwelcome fact was forced upon him, that he was left destitute, and when he came upon the black head of his cow, which the soldiers had slaughtered for beef, he sat down in a despairing mood.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “It’s no for mysel’ I’m troubled,” he exclaimed, “but for my ailin’ wife and puir Maggie!

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

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

From this reading To face a Canadian winter wi’ a bare loof is awfu.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Utterly worn out the family sought rest, and it was late in the day when the father arose, and leaving the others, sleeping, went out to see what of his property had been left.

people who are wounded

From this reading After a night of excitement from wild alarms, the Americans left the Forsyth household at daylight, leaving not one behind, for even the wounded officer they carried with them in a litter.