Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

matters of personal concern

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

noisy quarrel

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

later than; following

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

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

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

rid of obstructions

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

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

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

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

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

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

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

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

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

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

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

made more intense

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

above and across; more than

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

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

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

an educational institution

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

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

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading For days Pritchen had steered clear of his hated opponent, and had not met him face to face since the shooting affray in the saloon.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

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

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His anger, which burned like a fire in his heart, had become much intensified since then by the change affairs had taken.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

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

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

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

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

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

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.

during the time that

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

a Caucasian

From this reading Under his right arm he carried his long, narrow snow-shoes, while over his left shoulder was a small rifle, pendant from which were a few plump white ptarmigan.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The trail ran close to the mission house, and, drawing near, the hunter observed the missionary by the door splitting fire wood.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading PRITCHEN GETS BUSY Several days after the conversation in the school room, Pritchen was striding along the trail, which wound through the Indian village.