Chapter X

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

in addition

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

moving swiftly

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

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

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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 But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

not any; not one

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

cut with a saw

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

having passed out of existence

From this reading But their astonishment knew no bounds when they saw that the dead elk and its late hunters had vanished, blown to fragments by the bursting of the explosive fungus.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

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

From this reading “I guess we’ll have, to be careful what we’re shootin’ at,” remarked Haverly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By what marvellous chance the two comrades had escaped the flying fragments they themselves could not imagine, and they moved on their way, feeling deeply thankful that they had escaped the fury of the elk-hunters, and had also come safely through the explosion.

at the time that

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE _SEAL._ SOME moments later, when the shock had somewhat passed, the two friends rose, not a little dazed and bewildered.

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

From this reading Even the boulder, in the shadow of which the bull had met his doom, had been partly destroyed.