Chapter XVI

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

From this reading "That was a pretty narrow squeak you had."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

anew

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "It certainly was," replied Peter.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

being one more than seven

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

marked by speed and efficiency

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

an opening into or through something

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

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

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It certainly was," replied Peter.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "That was a pretty narrow squeak you had."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

according to the clock

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "It certainly was," replied Peter.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "That was a pretty narrow squeak you had."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "It certainly was," replied Peter.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

a short high-pitched noise

From this reading "That was a pretty narrow squeak you had."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

male cat

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

precisely as stated

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.

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

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

(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 THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

at the time that

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This time he made the trip without interruption, and when at eight o'clock next morning he drove up to our house, Tom Connor was with him.

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

From this reading THE WOLF WITH WET FEET We had been so expeditious, thanks largely to Joe's good judgment in tumbling into the right hole at the start when he slid down the shale, that we reached home well before sunset, when, according to the arrangement we had made as we rode down, Joe started again that same evening for Sulphide.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How are you, old man?" cried the latter, springing to the ground and shaking hands very heartily with our guest.