(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 The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
an opposing military force
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
flint-capped
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From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
obtain
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "No hurry, Roger!
I've
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From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
lodgmentnoun
bringing a charge or accusation against someone
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
engage in
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
not any; not one
From this reading "No hurry, Roger!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
Roger
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From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
cut with a saw
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
not in physical motion
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
a special situation
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The grizzly was still displaying all the signs of furious anger, and there seemed some danger that he might manage to gain lodgment among the lower limbs of the tree.
a shaky motion
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
a source of difficulty
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger said, in trembling tones, as he saw the other draw back the flint-capped hammer of his gun, showing that it was ready for business.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MOUNTAINS "MAKE sure work of him, Dick!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, another thing, I've concluded that, since you brought this trouble on our heads by that unlucky shot, you should be the one to finish our enemy, not me!"
