Chapter XVII · A Man in the Tree Top

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

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

later than; following

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

(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 "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

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

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

for the reason that

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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From this reading Bumpus shook his head and sighed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

the act of departing

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bumpus shook his head and sighed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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

From this reading Bumpus shook his head and sighed.

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

strong enough to knock down or overwhelm

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

come together

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

in a pensive manner

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

on the contrary

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

express in words

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Bumpus shook his head and sighed.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Bumpus shook his head and sighed.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

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 "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

express in words

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

in the direction of

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

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

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading "Put it a little stronger, Giraffe," ventured Thad.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

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

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

at the time that

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "To-day ought to tell the story whether we're going to get through or not," Giraffe was saying, after they had been making more or less progress.

which person or people

From this reading "I know I'll be glad when the agony is over," he remarked pensively; and there was not one of his companions but who felt he was thinking of his waiting mother rather than himself.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Say to-day and to-morrow will go pretty far toward settling it; because with such a knock-down machine we're apt to meet up with all sorts of delays."