Chapter X · Among the Wolves

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

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading “Jump, or you will be killed!”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading “Save me!” screamed Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

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

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

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

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

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

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “Jump, or you will be killed!”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Save me!” screamed Fred.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Jump, or you will be killed!”

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

new

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

except for; apart from

From this reading “Save me!” screamed Fred.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading “Jump, Joe!” screamed Harry, in terror.

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

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

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

From this reading It was a moment of extreme peril, and each of the party realized it fully.

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

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Jump, or you will be killed!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

people who are wounded

From this reading A wounded deer is an ugly creature to deal with at the best, and these animals were both wounded and half starved, for the recent heavy falls of snow had cut them off from nearly all of their food supplies.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Jump, or you will be killed!”