past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
at or in the front
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
BarkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
Birdsall
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From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
be the source of pain
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
immediately past
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
Ralph
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From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
on the contrary
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom Jonah was pretty near crazy--or he acted so.
in the near future
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For the old dog scrambled through the drift ahead of the searching party that had started out as soon as the gale ceased.
male cat
From this reading Otherwise he might have hurt Tom Jonah.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Barking and leaping, the dog threw himself upon Ralph and tumbled him over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading HOLIDAYS--CONCLUSION It was rather fortunate that Ralph Birdsall had shot way his last cartridge in killing the fox three nights before from the garret window of Red Deer Lodge.
