used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
have
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
ERASTUS
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From this reading ERASTUS, THE HOUSEBURNER.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go slow now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
HOUSEBURNER
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From this reading ERASTUS, THE HOUSEBURNER.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Go slow now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
and nothing more
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Go slow now.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERASTUS, THE HOUSEBURNER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hold on, George," said Jack, as he saw the impetuous one start toward the big tree that had such a profusion of low branches that it was hard to see distinctly under its canopy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we ought to get him!" declared the other, handling his repeating rifle eagerly.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A bear may turn out to be a dangerous article if you only wound him."
