used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
Anno
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From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
Balser
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From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
Balser's
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From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
have
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
a youthful male person
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
Domini
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From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
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 For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
the local environment
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
express in words
From this reading It was, if I may say it, his “Anno Domini.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading The great immeasurable eternity of time was divided into two parts: that large unoccupied portion preceding the death of the big bear, and the part, full to overflowing with satisfaction and pride, after that momentous event.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In speaking of occurrences, events, and dates, he always fixed them in a general way by saying, “That happened before I killed the big bear;” or, “That took place after I killed the big bear.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Balser’s adventure had raised him vastly in the estimation of his friends and neighbours, and, what was quite as good, had increased his respect for himself, and had given him confidence, which is one of the most valuable qualities for boy or man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
a late time of life
From this reading For many years after the killing of the big bear, as told in the preceding chapter, time was reckoned by Balser as beginning with that event.
