Chapter XIX

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Roly had been careful with the shot-gun, and had fairly earned this privilege.

put or send forth

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Roly had been careful with the shot-gun, and had fairly earned this privilege.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

divisible by two

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Roly had been careful with the shot-gun, and had fairly earned this privilege.

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

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

the act of consuming food

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

a boy or man

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

plural of “mallard” — wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

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 ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

not any; not one

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

above and across; more than

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Roly had been careful with the shot-gun, and had fairly earned this privilege.

an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

with speed

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

cut with a saw

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

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

From this reading Roly had been careful with the shot-gun, and had fairly earned this privilege.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

a male human offspring

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

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

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

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

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

(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 With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

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

From this reading The days in that high latitude were now so long that, even at midnight, there was a twilight glow over the summits of Father and Son in the north.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

which person or people

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ROLY GOES DUCK-HUNTING For many days, no game of any kind had been secured in abundance, and Uncle Will, who saw the pork and bacon disappearing too rapidly, cast about for some means of eking out the supplies.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading At three in the morning, it was broad daylight, and Roly, as he awoke into delightful anticipations, heard the "quack, quack" of big brown mallards, and the whistling wings of smaller ducks, as they flew to their feeding grounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading With this end in view, he prevailed upon his brother to let Roly spend a day in hunting, knowing full well that nothing would please the lad more.