Chapter IV

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

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

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

have

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They could hardly believe their eyes.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

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From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They could hardly believe their eyes.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

only a very short time before

From this reading They could hardly believe their eyes.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

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

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

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

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He's fallen in one of his holes!" gasped Ethan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

having a supporting base

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

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

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

a special situation

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

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

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.

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

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

in or at the place that

From this reading It happened that they could not see out on the ice where they were standing, and consequently the first thing any of them thought of doing was to jump around the patch of bushes so as to get a clear view.

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "Not much; it's something worse than that!" cried Phil, as another whoop came to their ears.

electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

From this reading LUB'S BEAR "It's Lub!" exclaimed X-Ray, like a flash, for he was always quick to jump at conclusions.