Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

later than; following

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

cause to be bored

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

to strive with determination

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

without stop or interruption

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

the act of departing

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

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From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

the organ of sight

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

only a very short time before

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

and nothing more

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a regular customer

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

on the contrary

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

only a very short time before

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

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

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

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

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

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

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Some weeks after the departure of Du Mesne, Law was returning from the hunt some miles below the station.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading His tall and powerful figure, hardened by continued outdoor exercise, was scarce bowed by the weight of the wild buck which he bore across his shoulders.

in or at the place that

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

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

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

move somewhere quickly

From this reading His eye, accustomed to the instant readiness demanded in the _voyageur's_ life, glanced keenly about, taking in each item of the scene, each movement of the little bird on the tree, the rustling of the grass where a rabbit started from its form, the whisk of the gray squirrel's tail on the limb far overhead.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hardy of limb, keen of eye, tireless of foot, with a hand which any weapon fitted, his success as hunter made his companions willing enough to assign to him the chase of the bison or the stag; so that he became not only patron but provider for the camp.

a late time of life

From this reading TOUS SAUVAGES Had nature indeed intended Law for the wild life of the trail, and had he indeed spent years rather than months among these unusual scenes, he could hardly have been better fitted for the part.