Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

later than; following

From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a short personal letter

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading What do you say to following up a bit?"

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a youthful male person

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

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From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

a farm building for housing poultry

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

moving swiftly

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading What do you say to following up a bit?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

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

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

a small natural hill

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

(of movement) having a light and springy step

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

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

From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

without much difficulty

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

express in words

From this reading What do you say to following up a bit?"

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

deliver by singing

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading You pinked one of those brutes after all.

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

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

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

From this reading What do you say to following up a bit?"

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

From this reading Sing had promised to look after the cooking of the Christmas dinner, so, as there was nothing in particular for them to do for the next few hours, Phil readily agreed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?

during the time that

From this reading A Maiden, a Lover and a Heathen Chinee Next morning, while inspecting the ravaged chicken coop and endeavouring to follow the trail of the light-footed coyotes, Jim and Phil discovered a trickle of blood here and there on the snow on top of the knoll, telling them that Phil's flying shot had come much nearer its billet than they had at first surmised.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "By jove!--what do you think of that, Philly, my boy?