Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A BEAR.

later than; following

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

have

From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A BEAR.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

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

From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A BEAR.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The summer was ended now and the nights were cool.

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

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

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

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

moving toward the east

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The summer was ended now and the nights were cool.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

-ing form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The summer was ended now and the nights were cool.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading The summer was ended now and the nights were cool.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

many times at short intervals

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A BEAR.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

move upward

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

uttered with a trill

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

a male human offspring

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

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

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The summer was ended now and the nights were cool.

in a swift manner

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

two times

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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 From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

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

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Once or twice, Hugh had said to Jack, "Well, son, before long, we've got to be jogging.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

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

From this reading It was not long after this that the camp moved eastward, and stopped near the west end of the little group of mountains which rise out of the rolling prairie, and which, Hugh told Jack, were known to to the Indians as Bear's Hand.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading From the little prairie lakes and the infrequent streams, the travellers often started flocks of ducks, and at night and in the early morning, the fine thin music caused by the swiftly beating wings of migrating water fowl, reached their ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A BEAR.