used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
have
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
BruinnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
clambering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
emulateverbUS /ˈemjəleɪt/
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
an opposing military force
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
start firing a weapon
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
fire-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
something that is lost
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
engage in
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
on one occasion
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
sootyadjectiveUS /ˈsuːti/
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
express in speech
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate that the girl's presence of mind did not desert her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
THREE-CORNEREDadjective
having three corners
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading True, it would be a sooty and disagreeable experiment, not to speak of the likelihood of being scorched on reaching the fire-place, but then she could at once heap more fuel on the fire, which would make it impossible for Bruin to descend, and barricade herself in until the others returned.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading If the latter succeeded in clambering on the roof, at a pinch she could get down the wide chimney, a feat which it was not likely the bear would care to emulate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A THREE-CORNERED GAME It was now a case of being between the devil and the deep sea with a vengeance, and Dorothy, as she surveyed the two vindictive rebels on one side and the hungry bear on the other, was almost at a loss to determine which enemy was the more to be dreaded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Upon the whole she thought she would have the better chance of fair play with the bear.
