Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

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

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

exhale hard

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

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

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

brought together in one place

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

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

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a boy or man

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

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

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

cause to move by striking

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

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

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

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

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

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

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a person who fells trees

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was impossible to get close enough to the fellow to give him the knock-out blow that Captain Gray was hoping to land on his adversary.

and nothing more

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

possessive form of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

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

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

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

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

male cat

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Thus far neither side had made a move to interfere with the combatants, but a movement on the part of the lumberjacks, a gradual edging up, warned Hippy that his opportunity to get into the scrimmage was near at hand.

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

From this reading A SHOT FROM THE FOREST Tom leaped back and the stick hit the ground instead of the mark that it was intended to reach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Before the foreman could recover himself, Tom Gray was upon him, and a blow from the Overlander Rider's fist sent Peg Tatem reeling, but before Tom could follow up his advantage, the lumberman collected himself and began leaping around Tom, now striking with the club, then kicking out with the wooden leg.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "Prepare to defend yourselves, girls," he said in a tone that carried to their ears only.