Chapter XV

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

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

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

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

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

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

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

and nothing more

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

not any; not one

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

no person; not anyone

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

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

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

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

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

that is looked for

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

the first light of day

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He sought Hedden, however, having seen that the snow in front of the Lodge showed no footprint.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading He tramped paths through the new-fallen snow to the outbuildings before sunrise.

except if; if not

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

precisely as stated

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

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

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

in or at the place that

From this reading The fox lay just where it had been shot.

which person or people

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading By the time Neale O'Neil, his head filled with the puzzling thoughts of the night before, reached the rear premises, the yard of the Lodge was marked and re-marked with footsteps.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A VARIETY OF HAPPENINGS They were near the shortest day of the year and the sun rose very late indeed; so nobody at Red Deer Lodge got up early, unless it was the kitchen man who had to light the fires and bring in much wood.