Chapter III

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

later than; following

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

anew

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

in addition

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

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

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

have

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

next to; at the side of

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

determine the number or amount of

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "Which I most decidedly do," I interjected.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Which I most decidedly do," I interjected.

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From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

set up or found

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

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

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

look over carefully

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements

From this reading "Which I most decidedly do," I interjected.

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

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Which I most decidedly do," I interjected.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

cause to become

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

carry out

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

except if; if not

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

(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, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."

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

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

at the time that

From this reading My rifle we found lying beside the bear, it also having slid down the ice-slope when I dropped it.

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

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

during the time that

From this reading Here again we found that "the game was not worth the candle," as the saying is, for the bear had torn the carcass so badly as to render it useless, while the horns, which at a distance and seen against the sky-line, had looked so imposing, proved to be too much chipped and broken to be any good.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading THE MESCALERO VALLEY It had been our intention to take off the bear's hide and carry it home with us, but we found that he was such a shabby old specimen that the skin was not worth the carriage, so, after cutting out his claws as trophies, we went on to inspect our sheep.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Frank," remarked my companion, "our hunt so far doesn't seem to have had much result--unless you count the experience as something."