Chapter V

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

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

clothing in general

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

plural of “canuck” — informal term for Canadians in general and French Canadians in particular

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

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From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

being one more than seven

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

being four more than forty

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

temporary military shelter

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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 To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

wade or dabble in a puddle

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

an administrative division of a county

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

an extended area of land

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading "The size o' a toad is allus reg'lated by the size o' the puddle."--Old Cy Walker.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

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

From this reading A couple of husky Canucks were engaged to bring them in in a bateau, and then the party started on its return.

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

From this reading A week was spent by Martin and his party at the settlement, during which he acquired the title to township forty-four, range ten, which included the little lake near the hermit's hut, and made a foursquare-mile tract about it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.

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

From this reading To Levi, Martin's woodwise helper, was left the selection of fittings for the new camp.

a late time of life

From this reading Chip, thanks to Angie, secured a simple outfit of apparel and--surprising fact--evinced excellent taste in its selection, thereby proving that eight years of isolation and a gunny-sack and red-shirt garb had not obliterated the deepest instinct of woman.