Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

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

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading W. H. C. HOSMER.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading W. H. C. HOSMER.

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

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

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

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

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From this reading W. H. C. HOSMER.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

in a softened tone

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

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

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

a single distinct event

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

and nothing more

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

staying power

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

slightly wet

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

making no sound

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

United States writer (1905-1970)

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

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

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

an amount of time

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

someone skilled in the use of a rifle

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

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From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

sit, as on a branch

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

coming after or following

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

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

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

male cat

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE RIFLEMAN AND HURON ON THE TRAIL.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading His short stature, bowed legs, and round, shining visage, showed unmistakably that he was Tom O'Hara.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading W. H. C. HOSMER.

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

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

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

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

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

From this reading On a fine summer day, the one succeeding that upon which occurred the incident just related, one of the Riflemen of the Miami, was making his way through the dense forests that at that period nearly covered the entire portion of Ohio.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading The woodcock, in his moist retreat, Heard not the falling of their feet; On his dark roost the gray owl slept, Time, with his drum the partridge kept; Nor left the deer his watering-place, So hushed, so noiseless was their pace.