Chapter XVI

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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From this reading Amesbury and Ahmik were old visitors at the post.

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From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

to strive with determination

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Weel!” exclaimed Tammas, rising.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

brought together in one place

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

not any; not one

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading Amesbury and Ahmik were old visitors at the post.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Amesbury and Ahmik were old visitors at the post.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Weel!” exclaimed Tammas, rising.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

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

From this reading “Weel!

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

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

at the time that

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

which person or people

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “If ’tis no Charley Amesbury and John Buck wi’ the laddies!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading RELEASED FROM BONDAGE Tammas, Samuel, and Amos, who had spent the day caribou hunting, but had killed nothing, were gathered around the stove engaged in a heated argument as to whether a caribou would or would not charge a man when at close quarters, when Paul and Dan entered with the visitors.