Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

have

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

shining intensely

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

the act of departing

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

and nothing more

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

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

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

by chance

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PRISON THE bear looked at Bob; and Bob stared at the bear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

a special situation

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

a vivid mental image

From this reading He blinked his little eyes as the glare of the great conflagration dazzled his vision; but at the same time there was not the faintest indication that Mr. Bruin thought of dropping back into his snug retreat.

nonexistent

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

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

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

at the time that

From this reading Evidently there was a conflict of opinions as to the proper thing to do when the forest took to blazing.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was a mutual surprise, though on the whole, perhaps, the animal was the more astonished, since up to this time he could not have had any inkling of the tremendous things that were occurring so near his home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here was a pretty kettle of fish, with the bear wanting to come out, and Bob just as set upon going in.