Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

later than; following

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading CAMPING 'MID PREHISTORIC BONES.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading CAMPING 'MID PREHISTORIC BONES.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

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

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

inquire into

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

wood used for fuel

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

set up or found

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

brought together in one place

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

engage in

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading CAMPING 'MID PREHISTORIC BONES.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

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

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

on one occasion

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading CAMPING 'MID PREHISTORIC BONES.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

up to a particular time

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "After that," he said, "we can explore all night if we choose."

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

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.

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

From this reading So strange and uncanny was the place in which our sledge party thus unexpectedly found themselves, that Phil was for exploring it, and attempting to determine its true character at once; but practical Serge persuaded him to wait until they had performed their regular evening duties, and eaten supper.

during the time that

From this reading So Phil turned his attention to the dogs, which he unharnessed and fed, while Serge prepared supper, and Jalap Coombs gathered a supply of firewood from the bleached timber ends projecting from the bank behind them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He tested each of these before cutting into it to make certain that it was not a bone, quantities of which were mingled with the timber.