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 CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

coming down or downward

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

with resolute determination

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

made afraid

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

adult female chicken

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

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From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

not accessible to view

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

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

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

plural of “lunge” — the act of moving forward suddenly

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

on one occasion

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

extremely well

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

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

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

at the time that

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was a large owl that Thad grasped in such fashion that the bird could not reach him with its curved beak, though it made several vicious lunges, as though anxious to fight the whole patrol at once.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE CAMP ON THE LAKE SHORE "Why, it's only a big owl!" shouted Giraffe.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading He had kept it hidden under his coat when descending the tree, and now gripped it firmly by its two splendidly colored wings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading Bumpus snatched up his bugle, for he held that office in the Cranford Troop, and let out a piercing series of blasts that would have undoubtedly frightened any wild animal, had there been such within a mile of the camp on the lake shore.

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

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hey, Davy, shake hands with your yellow-eyed panther!" roared Step Hen.