Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

have

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

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

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading “Helloa! what’s up now?”

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

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

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

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

the sound of laughing

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

bordered by a line of things

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading “Helloa! what’s up now?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

and nothing more

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

by chance

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

up to a particular time

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

male cat

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He ought to have knowed enough to climb a big tree like us.”

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

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”

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

From this reading “Helloa! what’s up now?”

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

From this reading HUNTING THE HUNTERS Bob Budd played the part of pendulum to the bear for perhaps ten minutes or less, during which he kept up his outcries, and Tom and Jim laughed till they were in danger of falling from their perch in the tree.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why don’t he give the bear a kick with his foot and knock him over?

in the company of; together with

From this reading “If Bob had only known what was coming,” said Tom, “he could have had his trousers lined with sheet iron, and then he might have joined in the laugh too.”