Chapter VII

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Well, what’s wrong?” he asked, in a whisper.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

set up or found

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

by chance

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

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

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

an act of forcible exhalation

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

a shaky motion

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

precisely as stated

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “I happened to wake up, and heard Buckskin snorting to beat the band,” said Bob, his own voice showing evidence of trembling.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP “Frank, wake up!”

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

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, what’s wrong?” he asked, in a whisper.

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

From this reading “Well, what’s wrong?” he asked, in a whisper.

at the time that

From this reading Possibly that was the first time on record when the late tenderfoot had found a chance to arouse his chum from sleep, and the strange part of it was Frank never knew how it happened that he had been slumbering so heavily on that particular night.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading “Well, what’s wrong?” he asked, in a whisper.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When his comrade shook him he was of course wide awake in a second; and sat up in the tent, that gave very little more than head room for the two.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Well, what’s wrong?” he asked, in a whisper.