Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

put in effect

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

possessive form of “buffalo” — large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

past form of “cache” — save up as for future use

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

the human act of creating

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

traveling across

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

apart from; not including

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

set up or found

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

a general kind of something

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

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

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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 He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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 He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

straightened out

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

on one occasion

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

by chance

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

an amount of time

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

record on photographic film

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

operate an airplane

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

by chance

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

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

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

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

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

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From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

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

From this reading He never knew a moment’s starvation as long as he had a photograph album to appease his insatiable love of literature.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

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

From this reading Dismounting from our tired horses, we loosened saddles and bridles, hobbled the two fore-legs together, and turned them adrift in the forest.

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From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hudson’s Hope.--A lover of literature.--Crossing the Peace.--An unskilful pilot.--We are upset.--Our rescue.--A strange variety of arms.--The Buffalo’s Head.--A glorious view.

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

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

at the time that

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

which person or people

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Then we _cached_ our baggage in the trees, for wolves were plentiful around, and a grey wolf has about as extensive a bill of fare in the matter of man’s clothing and appointments as any animal in creation, except perhaps a monkey.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In my early days, in Burmah and India I once possessed a rare specimen of the last-named genus, who, when he found the opportunity, beautifully illustrated his descent from the lower orders of man by devouring a three-volume novel in less time than any young lady of the period could possibly accomplish it.