Chapter XVI · The Snake Bite

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

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

moving forward

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

later than; following

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

anew

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

(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 He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

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

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

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

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

for the reason that

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

confined by bonds

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

set up or found

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

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

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

adult female chicken

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

possessive form of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

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

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

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

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

and nothing more

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

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

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

(Old Testament) a famous hunter

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

existing or coming before

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

in a reckless manner

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

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

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

a special situation

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

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

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

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

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

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 not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

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

From this reading It was easy to understand, under the circumstances, how the ambitious Nimrod kept his eyes about him, looking for a possible deer to jump up and bound away.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

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

From this reading Step Hen had not kept exactly with his mates; had he done so the trouble that was now upon him might not have happened.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.

at the time that

From this reading Encouraged by his success of the preceding day, when he had secured a fine deer just because he hung upon the flank of the advancing party, Step Hen had wandered far afield again, though careful, after a fashion, never to lose sight of the rest.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had not been thinking of snakes at all, when so recklessly jumping over the dead tree; and this is always a more or less dangerous thing to do in a country where poisonous snakes may be found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What can we do, Thad?" exclaimed Giraffe, as with the others he hurried over in the direction of Step Hen's voice.