Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

later than; following

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

anew

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

divisible by two

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

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

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

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

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

and nothing more

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

not any; not one

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

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

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

established beyond doubt

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

a lightweight cord

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

the act of swimming

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

up to a particular time

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

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

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

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

From this reading THE ISLAND IN MOOSE LAKE The fact that their evening meal had consisted largely of trout did not deter the boys from having the same kind of a breakfast, especially as the "breakfast" was even then swimming in the lake and just asking to be caught and eaten.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading So, after a dip in the cool water, Injun again took the canoe from its hiding-place and sent it out into the lake in the light of the early morning.

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

From this reading The "one more," however, proved to be a Tartar, and such was the fight that he put up that, in the excitement, the canoe was over-turned and both boys were dumped into the water.

in or at the place that

From this reading This made no particular difference to them, and they were inclined to regard the matter as a joke, until suddenly Injun said, "Where him rifle?"

(slang) offensive names for a White man

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.

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

From this reading In a few moments, Whitey had a fine string of trout trailing from the boat, and decided that one more would be sufficient.