Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

in addition

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

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

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

migratory American songbird

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

divisible by two

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

at any time

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

death of a person

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

above and across; more than

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

existing or coming before

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

on the contrary

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

express in speech

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

keeping a secret or furtive watch

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He may have been pondering over it since, though neglecting to speak to the patrol leader.

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

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

in the direction of

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

directed up

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

migratory

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

during the time that

From this reading THE STRANGEST FISHING EVER KNOWN "A man!" echoed Wallace, also looking grave; and even while speaking he turned his head to stare upward toward that grim cap of old Rattlesnake Mountain that hung so high above them.

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

From this reading Perhaps Wallace had seen that will-o'-the-wisp light far up the side of the rocky steep on the preceding night, as well as Paul and Jack.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well," said Bobolink, with a relieved look, "I'd rather have a two-legged man wandering around our camp than a four-legged tiger-cat, any day."

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

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Of course you would," observed Jack, drily, "but think how awful it would be if a four-legged man was spying on us!"