Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

without a doubt

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

have

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

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

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

make easier

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

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

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

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

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

an expression of greeting

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

king of the Franks and father of Charlemagne who defended papal interests and founded the Carolingian dynasty in 751 (714-768)

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

that has been withdrawn or retreated from

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The dwarf went to the door, and, putting one hand on it, and his head to one side, cried-- "Hello, there!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.

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

From this reading To facilitate matters, he had drawn its tongue to one side as a veterinary-surgeon does when he is administering medicine to an animal.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On hearing the taps the dwarf relinquished his efforts and went to the door.

at the time that

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED It was fortunate for Antoine the bear that the taps at the window came when they did, for Pepin with his great arms had got it into such an extraordinary position --doubtless the result of many experiments--that it would most assuredly have had its digestion ruined by the sticks which its irate master was administering in small sections.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading The bear sat up on its haunches, coughing and making wry faces, at the same time looking around for moccasins or boots or something that would enable it to pay its master out with interest, and not be so difficult to swallow when it came to the reckoning.