Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

have

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "He is trying hard to do so," replied Dick.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

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From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading "He is trying hard to do so," replied Dick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

hear with intention

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

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

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "He is trying hard to do so," replied Dick.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

express in words

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading "Just listen how he keeps on sniffing at that crack," continued the other boy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

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

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

hard to endure

From this reading "He is trying hard to do so," replied Dick.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

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

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

at the time that

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

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

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.

which person or people

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading A bear might be troublesome, but it was not to be compared with an Indian, for the latter was likely to have allies close at hand who could be summoned by a signal whoop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STORM ROGER was considerably relieved when he heard his chum say this with so much confidence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think the beast can move the stump?" he asked Dick, at the same time feeling for his knife, which the other had turned over to Roger on discovering that it was really his property.