Chapter XIX

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

an act that fails

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

let have

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

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

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

come together

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

on one occasion

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

on the contrary

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

sweep across or over

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

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

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

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

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VICTORY THE boy's first feeling of joy was immediately succeeded by a deep chagrin.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

at the time that

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

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

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Probably his father had come on to complete the legal process for securing a clear title to the claims, and had brought Dr. Grant with him, and Ross must confront them with news of failure rather than victory.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "There's my snow-shoes," he heard Brown saying, and the words brought him out of his reverie back to the present at once.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He winced when he thought of the expression of disappointment which he felt sure would sweep over his father's face, especially when his father learned that the way to failure had lain in part through the boy's exercise of his medical knowledge.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."

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

From this reading "To-morrer ye better hoof it down t' Camp and meet up with yer relation."