Chapter X

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

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

(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 talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

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

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

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

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

set up or found

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

cause fear in

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

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From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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From this reading WHAT GODFREY’S VISITOR WANTED.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

for more time

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

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

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

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

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

not any; not one

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

on one occasion

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

one of four equal parts

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

express in words

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

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

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

of the highest quality

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

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 did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

precisely as stated

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

someone who visits

From this reading WHAT GODFREY’S VISITOR WANTED.

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

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading WHAT GODFREY’S VISITOR WANTED.

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

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

look attentively

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT GODFREY’S VISITOR WANTED.

at the time that

From this reading So closely did he watch Godfrey that the latter became uneasy; and when he could no longer endure his scrutiny he said, suddenly:

in or at the place that

From this reading He did not say “squirrel” once, and neither did he appear to be anxious to find any, for he was more interested in studying the face of his companion, than in searching the tree tops where the game was most likely to be found.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He talked incessantly, and in a tone of voice loud enough to frighten all the wild animals for a quarter of a mile around.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Godfrey and his visitor had not gone very far into the woods, before the former told himself that if Clarence had come out there for the purpose of hunting squirrels, he certainly knew very little of the nature of the animals of which he was in search.