Chapter XI

later than; following

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

(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 FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

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

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

(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 Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

terminate

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To-morrow will do just as well.”

-ing form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

wood used for fuel

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

and nothing more

From this reading To-morrow will do just as well.”

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

the middle of the day

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

not any; not one

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

on one occasion

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

an organization to gain political power

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

a full supply

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

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

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

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

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

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

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading To-morrow will do just as well.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jerry probably ate too heartily of the midday meal, for he complained of pains in his stomach and “guessed he had better lie around the rest of the day.”

a source of difficulty

From this reading FACING TROUBLE After all, no hunting party started out that afternoon.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

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

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading To-morrow will do just as well.”

during the time that

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To-morrow will do just as well.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Besides,” Frank remarked, as he once more put his rifle away inside the cabin, and “hefted” the ax, as though meaning to have another spell with the firewood, “we’ve still plenty of that venison on hand.

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

From this reading He wanted Bluff and Frank to go, but the former was busy doctoring his heel, while Frank would not break the rule he had set and go alone.