Chapter I

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From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

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From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

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From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

have

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

take in liquids

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading So we’ll take that part for granted.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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 next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

an opening into or through something

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

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

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

in a close manner

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading So we’ll take that part for granted.

on the contrary

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A black bear at home 114 THE STORY OF BEN THE STORY OF BEN MY story of Ben starts on the 22d of June, 1890.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

carry out

From this reading So we’ll take that part for granted.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hind foot of a black bear, hind track of 64 a black bear; hind foot of a grizzly bear, hind track of a grizzly bear A mother and two cubs 74 Taking a sun bath 88 She began to swing her head from side to 106 side

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

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear

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From this reading So we’ll take that part for granted.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

which person or people

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Ben’s own story had begun some four or five months earlier, in the den where his mother, who was a Black Bear, had spent the winter; but although I came to know Ben rather intimately later on, he never spoke of his early childhood to me and I never asked him about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next day we cut a hole in the sack 22 so that he could ride with his head out Ben tries on his new chain and collar 36 A stop for a drink of water 44 Front foot of a black bear, front track 62 of a black bear; front foot of a grizzly bear, front track of a grizzly bear