Chapter VII

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

anew

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

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From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

for more time

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

engage in

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

not any; not one

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

by chance

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

in a piteous manner

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

on the contrary

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

done under pressure

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

in a vicious manner

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Nearer and nearer the little calf they drew; now they stopped, rather doubtful; then they advanced a little and stopped again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "The buffalo see us long way off; think we snake among grass."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

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

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

at the time that

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

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

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

which person or people

From this reading What the buffalo thought I do not know, but certainly they took no notice of us--indeed we were a long way off, and perhaps they were engaged in watching the proceedings of Quick-ear, who was representing the antics of an innocent little buffalo calf.

fully awake

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There, you see, we make one big snake," he observed, as we prepared to follow his footsteps.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Suddenly a wolf, represented by Wide-awake, appeared on the scene, and the calf bellowed piteously; the wolf sprang savagely on him; the kind-hearted buffaloes could stand it no longer, but rushed forward to rescue their young fellow-creature, when Quick-ear and Wide-awake, jumping up with their rifles, which had been lying by their sides, in their hands, let fly, and brought down two of them.