Chapter X

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He tried to read the signs the best he could.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

in a busy manner

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

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

From this reading He tried to read the signs the best he could.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

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

From this reading Frank was sorely perplexed.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

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

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

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

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

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

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

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

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Frank was sorely perplexed.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He tried to read the signs the best he could.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He tried to read the signs the best he could.

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

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

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

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

to a great degree

From this reading Frank was sorely perplexed.

required or under orders

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

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

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.

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

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

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

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to read the signs the best he could.

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

From this reading "There's that same small footprint, showing that the two tramps have been here.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

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

From this reading Frank was sorely perplexed.

at the time that

From this reading Perhaps it might be that he had even heard the low cry of his chum when the others seized upon him, but in his ignorance had supposed it to be the call of a bird in the brush.

during the time that

From this reading He felt sure that Jerry must have fallen into the hands of some enemies while he was busily engaged in examining the second Indian mound.