Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

later than; following

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

(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 The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

put or send forth

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

plural of “dog” — 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 The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading "Good luck!" exclaimed Macnab.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good luck!" exclaimed Macnab.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

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

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

and nothing more

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

a boy or man

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

staying power

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

having long legs

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "Good luck!" exclaimed Macnab.

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From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

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

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

on one occasion

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

any competition

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

open to arguments, ideas, or change

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

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

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

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

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "After them, lad!" shouted Macnab, as he cast off his snow-shoes and gave chase.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

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

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

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

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

of the highest quality

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.

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

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

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

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

a Caucasian

From this reading Towards this island the dogs headed in their blind race just as the white man and the red began to regret the comparative slowness of human legs.

belonging to which person

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Happily, there was a small island not far from the shore of the lake, on which grew a few willow bushes whose tops protruded above the overwhelming snow, and whose buds formed the food of the ptarmigan before mentioned.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The Indian followed suit in desperate haste, for his receptive mind at once perceived the all but hopeless nature of a chase after four long-legged dogs, little removed from genuine wolves, over a hard level course that extended away to the very horizon.