used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
have
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
Berrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
enrolmentnoun
the act of enrolling
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, a noble possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, a noble possession.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
McFarlane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was, indeed, a noble possession.
Norcross
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
on one occasion
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
PATHWAYnounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was, indeed, a noble possession.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
for a short time
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
in the near future
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too considerate," said Berrie, shortly; "he makes other men seem like bears or pigs."
ToothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. McFarlane said no more, but she knew that Cliff was, for the time, among the bears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He set to work at once to acquire a better knowledge of the extent and boundaries of the reservation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading V THE GOLDEN PATHWAY Young Norcross soon became vitally engaged with the problems which confronted McFarlane, and his possible enrolment as a guard filled him with a sense of proprietorship in the forest, which made him quite content with Bear Tooth.
