Chapter XV

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

anew

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

divisible by two

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

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

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

and nothing more

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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 It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

and nothing more

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

thrust or throw into

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

make square

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

carry out

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

causing extreme terror

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

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

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

under the level of the ground

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

precisely as stated

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

look attentively

From this reading He would watch his chance, and before they knew it plunge down the tunnel to freedom.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Once in the water, this terrifying creature would not get hold of him again.

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

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

at the time that

From this reading RUNNING-WATER When Shaggycoat regained his sight and full consciousness, for the stick and the tight collar on his neck had choked him almost into the long sleep, he was lying on the floor of what seemed to be a very large lodge, only this lodge was square and his own in the beaver colony was circular.

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

From this reading It was many times larger on the inside than even the great house in which Shaggycoat's own numerous family lived.

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

From this reading There must be some underground passages, he thought, just as there were in the beaver house, surely such powerful creatures as these would take that precaution.