Chapter XV

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

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

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 The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

out of bed

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

the first light of day

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

the act of wetting something by submerging it

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

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

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

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From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

become active

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

cut with a saw

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

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

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

in the near future

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

the season of growth

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

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

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

not in physical motion

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading Dawn was beginning to show in the east, and before they had reached the first of the beaver traps the sun was up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

a special situation

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

having been warmed up

From this reading The air was sharp and Jack crowded close to the fire, but soon a cup of coffee and some hot antelope meat warmed him up.

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

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

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

From this reading The horses were brought in and saddled, and carrying the four traps on their saddles, and the ax, the two started up the stream.

at the time that

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.

which person or people

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Time to be astir, son," said Hugh, who had heard Jack's movement, and in a very short time Jack was dressed and down by the spring dousing himself with the cold water.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THEY SKIN BEAVER The crackling of the fire was the first thing to rouse Jack next morning, and when he sat up in bed he saw that it was still dark, and that Hugh was at work cooking breakfast.