Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A BROAD HINT.

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From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

the state of being absent

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

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From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

having branches

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A BROAD HINT.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

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From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

take exception to

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

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From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

possessive form of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading A BROAD HINT.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

the state of being honored

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

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From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

not one, and not any

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

arrange in a container

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

past form of “twitch” — make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

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

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

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

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

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

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Slowly, proudly, the stately creature's head drooped to the level of those eddying waters, already mantling in crimson circles with its blood.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

during the time that

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

which person or people

From this reading "Shame! gentlemen, shame!" continued Red Rube--for it was none other than the harbourer, who thus struggled up in the nick of time--"that two such noble riders should dispute about the honour of blooding a pack of hounds!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then stooping nimbly down, and seizing its branching antlers with one hand, while with the other he drew the Parson's hunting-knife across the stag's throat, he observed that in the huntsman's absence it was a harbourer's right to administer its death-stroke to the deer.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hold on, Parson! you've been and dropped your knife!" said a rough voice in Abner Gale's ear, while a dexterous snatch twitched the weapon out of his fingers.