Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

(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 Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

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From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

set up or found

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

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

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

take the midday meal

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

not any; not one

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

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

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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

From this reading AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

a special situation

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

very small

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

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

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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

From this reading Inasmuch as Terry and Fred had enough lunch left to furnish all that was wanted, Deerfoot decided not to hunt for any thing else.

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

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

at the time that

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

in or at the place that

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

belonging to which person

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Accordingly, the fire having been started at the rear of the cavern, where the smoke found free vent, the three sat within a circle of light, and partook of the coarse bread and cold venison.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.

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

From this reading At that hour, when it was growing dark, it would have been hard to find any game; but he told them that at no great distance above, the tiny brook issued from a small lake, where he could easily get all the fish he wanted.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The latter was tough, but it could not withstand the teeth of the two youths, whose appetites were such as wait on high health.