Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

(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 "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

any thing at all

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

closed to traffic

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

showing careful forethought

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

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

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

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

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

immediately past

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

most important element

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

engage in

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ALECK COMES INTO HIS OWN AT LAST.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

relieve from

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

lacking natural ease

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

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

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

the act of using

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

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

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

at the time that

From this reading This allowed him the free use of both his arms, which of course was the main idea he had in view, when getting rid of the lantern.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thad had managed to set the lantern down on a level place, where, he hoped it would stand little danger of being knocked over, in case there was anything in the nature of a fight between themselves and the wolf.

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

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.

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

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," answered the other, in the same cautious tone; "if we went any further on, I'm afraid the beast would fly at us; and in that case you know, we'd have a harder time taking aim."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think we're close enough, Thad?" whispered Aleck, as they bent forward, and strained their eyes to make out the dim gaunt figure that blocked all further progress, and which they knew full well must be that mother wolf.