Chapter IV

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

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

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

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

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

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

apart from; not including

From this reading I knew little of him except his name, having never spoken to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a man of refinement

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I knew little of him except his name, having never spoken to him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

United States writer and soldier who led the first Black regiment in the Union Army (1823-1911)

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

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

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

and nothing more

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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 I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I knew little of him except his name, having never spoken to him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I knew little of him except his name, having never spoken to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

many times at short intervals

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

above and across; more than

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

express in words

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

plural of “stumble” — an unsteady uneven gait

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

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

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

under normal conditions

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

precisely as stated

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading I knew the gunner at first sight to be a gentleman of Philadelphia, by the name of Higginson, a brewer, who was reputed to be very wealthy, and who had several times before visited our neighbourhood, for the purpose of shooting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The neighbours usually addressed him as squire, though I knew not for what reason.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

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

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

during the time that

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

which person or people

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SHEPPARD LEE STUMBLES UPON A HAPPY MAN, AND QUARRELS WITH HIM.

showing curiosity

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.

a late time of life

From this reading While I sat pondering over these matters, and wondering whether _I_ could say the prayer backwards, and doubting (for, to my shame be it spoken, I had not often, of late years, said it _forward_), I heard a gun go off in the meadow; and rising, and walking that way, I discovered a sportsman who had just shot a woodcock, which his dog carried to him in his mouth.