Chapter IX

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

at or in the front

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

(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 Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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 So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a small worthless amount

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

and nothing more

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

on one occasion

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

go across or through

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

express in words

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

something of little value

From this reading "Shucks!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a special situation

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

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

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

at the time that

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

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

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading BACK TO THE WOODS CAMP Steve had a fairly well developed stubborn streak in his nature, and he certainly did hate to give a thing up, once he had got started.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Worst of all was the fact of their being compelled to acknowledge defeat through a miserable wildcat; had it been a panther now, a tiger, or a lion, he might bow to the inevitable with a good grace; but cats, in his mind, were always to be associated with the night-singing Tommies at home, for which species he felt a contempt that could best be displayed by a rock thrown from a bedroom window.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I hate to do it, but just as you say, Jack, the beast is set on drawing a regular dead line ahead of us, which we can't pass without a fight.

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From this reading So when you're ready give the word and we'll quit cold.