Chapter XI

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

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

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

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

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

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

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

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Better eat slowly," said Hugh.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

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 He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

take in solid food

From this reading "Better eat slowly," said Hugh.

give expression to

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

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

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

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

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

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

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

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From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

the force of workers available

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

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

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

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

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "Better eat slowly," said Hugh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

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

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

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

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

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

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

at the time that

From this reading He was so greedy over his food that when the first helping was put on his plate he began to bolt it, as he said to Hugh, "like a hungry dog."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INDIAN BEAVER LORE The two ate their supper that night with the eagerness of hungry and tired men.

resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf

From this reading Jack thought that the term "wolfish," that Hugh sometimes used to express hunger, had a good deal of meaning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

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

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You'll get a good deal more comfort out of your food and it will do you a whole lot more good.