Chapter XVI · Teddy Receives a Caller

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

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

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

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

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From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

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

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

move towards

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

have

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

attack viciously and ferociously

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

plural of “elevation” — the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

in an expectant manner

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

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

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

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

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

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

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

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

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

not any; not one

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

a companion at play

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

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

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading He holds the blue ribbon for getting lost and meeting with foolish adventures.”

a strong line

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

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

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

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

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

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

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

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

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

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

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

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

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

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

From this reading “The next time Alex leaves the boat,” Case grumbled, “we’ll tie a rope to him, so we can haul him back.

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

From this reading Still, Alex and the dog remained away, and there were no indications of their approach.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.

a Caucasian

From this reading Teddy, the cub bear, by this time a chosen chum of the white bulldog, sat up on the prow of the _Rambler_, listening for the return of his playmate, his small ears bent forward expectantly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun dropped out of the sky above the valley, glinting the rough elevations to the east with golden light, but throwing long shadows where the _Rambler_ lay, half in the water and half out.