Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

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

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

the outer layer of the Earth

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

in an expectant manner

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

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

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

someone who hunts game

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

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

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

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From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

plural of “kink” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

staying power

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

engage in

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

past form of “munch” — chew noisily

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

not any; not one

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

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

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

up to a particular time

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

the act of using

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

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

From this reading We’d start for home to-morrow, if you could.

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

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading For the crust is perfect, and the weather is settled for a spell I think.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”

which person or people

From this reading Larry made no reply but munched his bacon and biscuit, occasionally handing a bit to Kim who sat near, watching expectantly.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FOREST “My goodness, boy,” the old hunter said the next morning at breakfast, “I do wish you could handle a pair of snow-shoes.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But there’s no use starting until we can make good time every hour, so we’ll spend another week letting you learn to use the snow-shoes, and getting the kinks out of your legs.”