Chapter XII · The Swoop of the Storm

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

moving forward

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

(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 "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

adult female chicken

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

and nothing more

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

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

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I'd just come to that conclusion myself," replied the other.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

make a low noise

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

express in words

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

be seated

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

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

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading "And seems to me we hadn't ought to lose any too much valuable time in doing that," remarked Step Hen, starting a little when there came a flash of lightning, and later on another deep growl of thunder.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

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

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

at the time that

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Step Hen volunteered this statement, when the first rumble of thunder was borne to their ears from the direction whence the storm was advancing.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"

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

From this reading "Whoo! she's coming right along, all right."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hear that," added Giraffe, and then he went on: "I say, Thad, don't you think we'd better let up on this trail business, and hunt for a place where we might sit out the storm?"