Chapter V

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading THE ADVICE OF HUG-GRIPPY, THE AFFECTIONATE.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading THE ADVICE OF HUG-GRIPPY, THE AFFECTIONATE.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

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

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

past form of “bulge” — swell or protrude outwards

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

a person who is in charge

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

in a comical manner

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

the act of consuming food

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

abstaining from food

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE OF HUG-GRIPPY, THE AFFECTIONATE.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

and nothing more

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

the sound of laughing

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

and nothing more

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVICE OF HUG-GRIPPY, THE AFFECTIONATE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

above and across; more than

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

plural of “raspberry” — woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

new

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE OF HUG-GRIPPY, THE AFFECTIONATE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

quick to take offense

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

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

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

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

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.

at the time that

From this reading The class was just finishing when Hug-grippy, the chief of the Chippewa bears, appeared upon the scene.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had come on a friendly visit, and to get a breakfast of ripe raspberries and honey that Robin had promised him for saving the white pony, Plumpy, from the horns of a huge elk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had indulged in a recent meal evidently, for his ribs bulged out so much and so comically that Chattie shrieked with laughter and cried out-- "There is more nourishment in fasting sometimes than in eating over much."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hug-grippy himself laughed, although had he been thin-skinned he would not, but he was good-natured, and looking up he merely remarked that Miss Chattie appeared to him to be uttering a contradiction in some way or other.