Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

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

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

a person whose head is bald or shaved

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

look with amazement; look stupidly

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

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

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

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

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

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From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

as a matter of instinct

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

impossible to reconcile

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

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 Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

the environmental condition

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

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

From this reading He was in charge of an exhibit of canoes, snowshoes, and other typical products of his forest-loving countrymen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."

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

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

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

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The calf looked ungainly and quite content with his surroundings.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading In his first morning of leisure, his feet turned almost instinctively to the wooded gardens wherein the city kept strange captives, untamed exiles of the wilderness, irreconcilable aliens of fur and hide and feather, for the crowds to gape at through their iron bars.

a young child

From this reading He wandered aimlessly past some grotesque, goatish-looking deer which did not interest him, and came suddenly upon a paddock containing a bull moose, two cows, and a yearling calf.

a late time of life

From this reading Two or three years later, it fell in Horner's way to visit a great city, many hundreds of miles from the gray peak of "Old Baldy."