Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

how long something has existed

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

(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 "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

power to direct or determine

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

someone who is a detective

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

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

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

having four feet

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

emit long loud cries

From this reading "There, listen to that howl!"

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

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

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

and nothing more

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

hear with intention

From this reading "There, listen to that howl!"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Oh! he made a splendid strike that time, Dick!"

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh! he made a splendid strike that time, Dick!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

above and across; more than

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

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From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

disorderly fighting

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

not often

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "Oh! he made a splendid strike that time, Dick!"

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There, listen to that howl!"

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Oh! he made a splendid strike that time, Dick!"

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

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

a shaky motion

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

hard to endure

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."

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

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE BIRCH BARK MESSAGE "THERE, I could see him reach down then and strike at a leaping wolf!" exclaimed Dick, showing signs of excitement, something he seldom did, since he had wonderful control over his emotions for a boy of his age.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and you can see what that clever brave is up to, if you notice the wild scuffle at the foot of the tree," the other replied.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Just as I told you," continued Roger, trembling all over with eagerness, "he has used up his arrows, and is trying to cut down the number of his four-footed enemies by other means."