Chapter XXX

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

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

having companions or an escort

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

have

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading "Evenin', people!" greeted Billy Musgrove.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

having a specified kind of border or edge

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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From this reading "Evenin', people!" greeted Billy Musgrove.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

set up or found

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

the act of giving

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading "Evenin', people!" greeted Billy Musgrove.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading "Evenin', people!" greeted Billy Musgrove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Evenin', people!" greeted Billy Musgrove.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

for a short time

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

not in physical motion

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

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

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

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

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

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

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

at the time that

From this reading The clouds were still edged with the tints of sunset when Piper and his companions arrived, and shortly before dusk three dark figures were seen slowly approaching, Bowser giving evidence of his presence by his usual doleful bark.

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

From this reading Yardsley cut up the meat, which the boys then placed upon the sleds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The carcass was found undisturbed, and the trapper immediately set to work to skin it, the "cap'n" assisting to the best of his ability.

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

From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET Early on the following morning, the boys, accompanied by Yardsley, set out with a couple of sleds to get Bob Somers' bear.