Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

excessively forward

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT BAY.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading AT BAY.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

put or send forth

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

in an artful manner

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

to come or go into

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a male grandchild

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

be amazed at

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

in motion

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

not any; not one

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

something you have to do

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

and nothing more

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

with restored energy

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

change to the contrary

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

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From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

given added strength or support

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

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

From this reading Tancred, a marvel of canine sagacity, had good reason for deserting his comrades, to engage in some quiet researches of his own.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

in the direction of

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

not necessary

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

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 It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

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

From this reading Such tactics were only in accordance with the calculation and reflection we call _instinct_; but Tancred was possessed of _instinct_ too, and remembered, no doubt, many a cast he had made on similar occasions with successful result.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

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

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.

which person or people

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform those who love stag-hunting--and those who do not will hardly care to learn--that scent often hangs over running water, and travels downwards with the moving stream; therefore the deer, wading craftily towards the river's source, emerged on its farther bank, refreshed and strengthened by the bath, at some considerable distance above the place where it plunged in.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The old hound, therefore, assuming an expression of ludicrous solemnity, dashed through the water, to enter without delay, on a close scrutiny of his own, along the opposite bank, in the reverse direction from that mistaken line on which his grandson was insisting with unbecoming clamour, and snuffled at every pebble, poked his black nose into every tuft of brushwood, grass, or heather he came across.