Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

any person at all

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

any thing at all

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

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

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

have

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

for the reason that

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

at any time

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

apart from; not including

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

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

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

be the source of pain

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

roused to anger

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

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

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

capturing cattle or horses with a lasso

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I suppose you know more about bears than anybody in the camp."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

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

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

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

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

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

From this reading A CALIFORNIA BEAR HUNT That evening in camp Jack and Donald were full of the exploits of the day--the roping and death of the bear.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Vicente said that it died because it was so mad; and certainly we know that it died, and without being hurt, except so far as it was choked before we got it stretched out.

but in spite of that

From this reading "What I can't understand yet," said Donald, "is why that bear died.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did you ever hear of anything of that kind, Hugh?