Chapter X

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

tired of the world

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

take in solid food

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

and nothing more

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

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

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading COWS IN A SNOW-DRIFT The next morning the snow had ceased falling and the sun shone bright and clear.

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

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

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

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

up to a particular time

From this reading Into these holes melted tallow had been poured until the holes were full.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

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

From this reading Hugh declared that it was just the day for putting out his coyote baits, which he intended to string along the mountains north of the house, to try to poison some of the coyotes that were watching the calves.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading These baits were blocks of wood in which one and a half inch augur holes had been bored to a depth of three inches.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The coyotes were expected to eat little balls of tallow containing strychnine scattered on the ground, and to remain near the blocks, licking at the tallow in the augur holes, until the poison which they had taken should act, so that they would die near the blocks.