Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

have

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

a university town in southwestern Maine

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

plural of “depiction” — a graphic or vivid verbal description

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

create by hammering

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

obtain

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

of great significance or value

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

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

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

someone who causes the death of a person or animal

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

similar in quality or character

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

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

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

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

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

a brief written record

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

serving as an introduction or preface

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

located far away spatially

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

express in words

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading Needless to say, my own knowledge of the orca, the shark, the narwhal, or the colossal cuttlefish of the ocean depths, is not of the same kind as my knowledge of the bear, the moose, the eagle, and others of the furtive folk of our New Brunswick wilderness.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

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

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our investigation of these remote kindreds is at best spasmodic, and conducted always at the extreme of disadvantage; and the knowledge which we may gain from such investigation must always remain in a measure fragmentary.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.

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

From this reading It contains certain studies and depictions of a sphere of wild life which presents peculiar difficulties to the observer, viz.: the life of the dwellers in the deep sea.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading _Author of "The Kindred of the Wild," "Red Fox," "The Heart of the Ancient Wood," "The Forge in the Forest," "The Heart That Knows," etc._ _With many Illustrations and Decorations by_ First impression, May, 1907 Prefatory Note The present collection of stories dealing with creatures of the wilderness differs from its companion volumes, "The Kindred of the Wild" and "The Watchers of the Trails," in one important particular.

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

From this reading It is not easy for any observer to be intimate with a sawfish; and the most ardent naturalist's acquaintance with an _orca_, or "killer" whale, must be essentially a distant one, if he would hope to put his observations upon record.