Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

later than; following

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

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

From this reading "What species are you after this time?" asked Frank.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What species are you after this time?" asked Frank.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

divisible by two

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

start firing a weapon

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

set up or found

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

the act of departing

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading "What species are you after this time?" asked Frank.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "What species are you after this time?" asked Frank.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "Then you must have settled on a place from tracks you have found?" inquired Frank.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

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

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What species are you after this time?" asked Frank.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

during the time that

From this reading The evening air was nearly always cool, even after a warm day, and it seemed so "jolly," as Jerry called it, to have a small fire crackling on the hearth while they sat around engaged in various tasks and in chatting.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.

an affirmative

From this reading "Why, yes, and pretty close to the cabin in the bargain," answered the other, whose one hobby had become this method of securing strange pictures of small wild animals caught while in the act of taking the bait in their native haunts.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED "Frank, I'm going to ask you to give me a little help in setting my flashlight trap before we go to bed to-night," remarked Will, when they were sitting in front of the fire.