Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

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

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

have

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

a job in an organization

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

an animal with two feet

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Karl could not know this, and did not know it.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

formal or perfunctory politeness

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

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

From this reading But Karl could not know this, and did not know it.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading But Karl could not know this, and did not know it.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

your usual mood

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

come together

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

at any time

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

made afraid

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

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

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

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

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading But Karl could not know this, and did not know it.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

something that is lost

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

engage in

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

-ing form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

not any; not one

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

and nothing more

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

by chance

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

established beyond doubt

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

act, feel, or give mutually or in return

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

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

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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

From this reading But Karl could not know this, and did not know it.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

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

From this reading In truth, the bear was as much disinclined to an encounter as he, at a loss, no doubt, to make out the character of its adversary.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

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

From this reading The bear, in fact, was only rushing to its cave; perhaps to join its mate there, or defend its cubs, which it believed to be in danger, and had no idea whatever of molesting the plant-hunter, as it afterwards proved.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was probable that Karl himself was the first human biped the animal had ever set eyes on; and, not knowing the strength of such a strange creature, it was willing enough to give him a wide berth, provided he would reciprocate the civility!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had Karl known the true disposition of the Tibet bear, or the design of the particular one he had thus encountered, he would not have been so badly frightened.