Chapter XII

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

anew

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

aroused or activated

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

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

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

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

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Meantime, Hugh had awakened, and, raised on his elbow, was watching Jack.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

set up or found

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

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

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

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

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading Meantime, Hugh had awakened, and, raised on his elbow, was watching Jack.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

a small worthless amount

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime, Hugh had awakened, and, raised on his elbow, was watching Jack.

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

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

many times at short intervals

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Meantime, Hugh had awakened, and, raised on his elbow, was watching Jack.

on the contrary

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

recurring again and again

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

cut with a saw

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

without speaking

From this reading He crept silently out of his blankets, felt about for his cartridge belt and gun, and when he had found both, crept to the door.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

walk heavily

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

having a supporting base

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

not in physical motion

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

in the direction of

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

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

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Meantime, Hugh had awakened, and, raised on his elbow, was watching Jack.

at the time that

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

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

From this reading He had hardly got there when he heard again, more faintly, a stamping of a hoof, and then a snort which he knew was made by a deer.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.

but in spite of that

From this reading PROSPECTING FOR FUR It was not yet light next morning when Jack was awakened by a dull tapping, not often repeated, and as his senses grew clearer it seemed to him that the sound was like that made by an animal stamping its hoof on the ground.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The light was still so faint that objects could hardly be distinguished, but gradually, as the eastern sky began to flush and the light crept up toward zenith, Jack made out a deer standing fifty or sixty yards away, and looking at the tent, and then heard rather than saw it stamp its foot.