Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

give a description of

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

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

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

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

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

uttered with a trill

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

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

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

make a dull sound

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

plural of “tomahawk” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

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

From this reading O God! it was a fearful scene!

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

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

From this reading Here, two or three men were engaged with a single foe--there, some brave hunter stood battling alone.

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

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "Over the platform bears and men went rolling and struggling, in the wild battle of life and death.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the trees, and into the deep drift, staining the snow with their mingled blood!

the act of harassing someone

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "Then came the desperate struggle, which I cannot describe,--the shouts of the hunters, the wilder yells of our Indian allies, the hoarse worrying of the bears, the ringing of tomahawks from skulls like flint, the deep, dull `thud' of the stabbing-knife, and now and then a groan, as the crescent claw tore up the clinging muscle.