Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

(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 "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

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

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

in an accurate manner

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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From this reading "Honest, cap'n!

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "Honest, cap'n!

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Piper surveyed the speaker with a peculiar expression.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading Piper surveyed the speaker with a peculiar expression.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

a harsh noise made by scraping

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

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

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Piper surveyed the speaker with a peculiar expression.

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Piper surveyed the speaker with a peculiar expression.

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

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading "Never was so beat in all my life," murmured the trapper, scratching his head.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

at the time that

From this reading Ter think of goin' off on a chase like that, an' then findin' the hull shootin' match when we gits back."

during the time that

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.

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

From this reading THE NEAR-BANDITS Yardsley glanced from one to another with a helpless expression, then stared at the bundles of furs as if doubting that he saw aright, while a variety of exclamations came from the astonished boys.