9th
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From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
anew
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
(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 five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
have
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
bear-fight
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From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
BruinnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
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 {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
floe-edge
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From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
the act of departing
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
ice-nip
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From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
march in a procession
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
and nothing more
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
and nothing more
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
others
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From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
arrange in a container
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
persecutorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtərz/
plural of “persecutor” — someone who torments
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
in the near future
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
move hurridly
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
carry out
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading A bear-fight--An ice-nip--Strong gales, rapid drift--The 'Fox' breaks out of the pack--Hanging on to floe-edge--The Arctic bear--An ice tournament--The 'Fox' in peril--A storm in the pack--Escape from the pack.
trendingverbUS /ˈtrendɪŋ/
-ing form of “trend” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very pretty to see them take up the scent, the moment they caught sight of him they set off at full speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading {A BEAR-FIGHT.} _9th March._--A bear was seen this morning; but as he was going away from us, the dogs were brought out in the hope that they might keep him at bay until the sportsmen came up.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
people who are wounded
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading After five hours all returned on board again; out of the ten dogs four were wounded by his claws,--skin deep only,--but one of the wounds was seven inches in length, as if made with a sharp knife! this was sewed up, the others were merely trimmed, and nature, I am informed, will do all the rest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Bruin had seen them first, and increased his pace to a clumsy gallop, yet the dogs were soon around him; he seemed to care but little about them, steadily making off and following the trending of a recently frozen crack in search of clear water, evidently aware that his persecutors would not follow him there.
