Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

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From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

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

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

have

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

placed crosswise

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading “Matter enuff,” returned the false Black Bear.

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

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading “Matter enuff,” returned the false Black Bear.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

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

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

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

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

in a hoarse or husky voice

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

and nothing more

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

a coniferous tree

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Matter enuff,” returned the false Black Bear.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

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

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

in the direction of

From this reading He had not been there more than an hour when Duval Dungarvon emerged from the forest on the north side of the glade and advanced toward him.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Here we are ag’in,” exclaimed Solomon Strange, quite hoarsely.

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

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

at the time that

From this reading The sun had just crossed the meridian, on the day set for the meeting of Duval Dungarvon and Black Bear at the Lone Pine, when Solomon Strange, in Black Bear’s disguise, emerged from the forest on the south side of the glade, and stopped beneath the Lone Pine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” replied the robber-captain, looking at him in a way that made Strange flinch with uneasiness; “but what’s the matter, Brandon, you talk so hoarse?”