Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

(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 From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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 From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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 Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

coins made of gold

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

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

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

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

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Apparently he was driving all the other bulls off the Saugamauk ranges.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

the season of growth

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

up to a particular time

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time the matter became of interest to the guides.

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

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

migratory

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

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

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

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

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

belonging to which person

From this reading From the cold spring lakes and sombre deeps of spruce forest, over which the bald granite peak of Old Saugamauk kept endless guard, came reports of a moose of more than royal stature, whose antlers beggared all records for symmetry and spread.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading From a home-coming lumber cruiser here, a wandering Indian there, the word came straggling in, till the settlements about the lower reaches of the river began to believe there might be some truth behind the wild tales.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Then--for it was autumn, the season of gold and crimson falling leaves, and battles on the lake-shores under the white full moon--there followed stories of other moose seen fleeing in terror, with torn flanks and bleeding shoulders; and it was realized that the prowess of the great moose bull was worthy of his stature and his adornment.