Chapter IV · The Golden Pigeons.--Grizzly Adams.--German

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

(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 In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

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

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

heighten or intensify

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

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

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading CHEMIST.--HAPPY FAMILY.--FRENCH NATURALIST.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

gotten under control

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

at any time

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

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

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

a social unit living together

From this reading CHEMIST.--HAPPY FAMILY.--FRENCH NATURALIST.

set up or found

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading CHEMIST.--HAPPY FAMILY.--FRENCH NATURALIST.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading CHEMIST.--HAPPY FAMILY.--FRENCH NATURALIST.

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

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

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

immediately past

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading CHEMIST.--HAPPY FAMILY.--FRENCH NATURALIST.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

estrangement from god

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

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 "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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 In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

express a supposition

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In fact, according to his story, California contained specimens of all things, animate and inanimate, to be found in any part of the globe.

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading In fact, these "large stories" were Adam's "besetting sin."

at the time that

From this reading "Old Grizzly Adams" was quite candid when, in his last hours, he confessed to the clergyman that he had "told some pretty large stories about his bears."

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

From this reading To hear him talk, one would suppose that he had seen and handled everything ever read or heard of.