Chapter XVI

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

later than; following

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

anew

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

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

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

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

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

exhale hard

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

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

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

set up or found

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

shoot down, of birds

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

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

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

not accessible to view

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

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

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

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

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

immediately past

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

a text browser

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

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

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

not openly expressed

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

hurting

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

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

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

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

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

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

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE BROWN OWL Now what of the little brown owl?

in or at the place that

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

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

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We last heard of him, foiled in his sneaking enterprise against Whispering Grass, escaping from the fox with the most desperate and painful efforts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For the whole of the following day he remained hidden among the branches of the little tree; and by nightfall he was able to fly again, though slowly and not without pain.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He found hunting a difficult matter for days after the blow from the old woman’s arrow, so stiff and sore were his muscles; but a worse matter than this was the enmity of the big lynx, whom he had enticed to the store-house of the herb-doctor.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading For the lynx, having found a roof of strong poles where he had been told to expect nothing but bark, and having received a painful wound in the side from a flint-headed arrow, now proclaimed the treachery of the little brown owl to every bird and beast of that part of the wilderness.