Chapter III

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

(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 Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

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

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

on or to one side

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

completely unclothed

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

placed crosswise

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

apart from; not including

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

a small worthless amount

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

immediately past

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

plural of “migrant” — traveler who moves from one region or country to another

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

not any; not one

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

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

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

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

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

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

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

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

From this reading Now and then was heard the distant hooting of the sage grouse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yet, all over the prairie, on and under the bushes, were seen numbers of small birds, some of them migrants on their way to the north, others summer residents that were building or were about to build their nests.

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

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

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

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AN EXPEDITION FOR FUR Hugh and Jack had ridden some miles across the Basin without seeing any game except a few distant antelope, for which they did not turn aside.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The hills, as they grew more and more bare of snow, were already beginning to turn green with the new grass which showed among the sere and yellow tufts of last year's growth.

but in spite of that

From this reading The buds were swelling on the trees and bushes which grew in the ravines they crossed, but as yet no leaves had begun to appear.