Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

in actual fact

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

any thing at all

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

migratory American songbird

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

brought into existence

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

to strive with determination

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading Sandy Griggs went on to say.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

the act of retaining something

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

and nothing more

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

contemptibly small in amount

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

existing or coming before

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Sandy Griggs went on to say.

express in words

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

in the near future

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading They say successful hunters must be born, not made!"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

male cat

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

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

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading "All that waste of ammunition, and just a lone rabbit to show for it!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

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

From this reading "We'd soon starve to death if we had to depend on poor old Jud for our grub!" remarked Tom Betts, with a sad shake of his head.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Sandy Griggs went on to say.

which person or people

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading SETTING THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP "Jud's holding up one measly rabbit, as sure as anything!" exclaimed Bobolink, with a vein of scorn in his voice, as became the lord of the hunt, who on the preceding day had actually brought down a young buck, and thus provided the camp with a feast for supper.