Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

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

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

the lower side of anything

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

carefully weighed

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

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From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

characterized by great determination

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

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

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

engage in

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

as yourself

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not so much shyness now, as an instinct of self-preservation.

not in physical motion

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

emotionally aroused

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

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From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

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

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

a special situation

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

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

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT CLARE Determined to make the most of their rare feminine visitation at Fort Enterprise, on the following day the fellows got up a chicken hunt on the river bottom east of the post, to be followed by an _al fresco_ supper at which broiled chicken was to be the _piece de resistance_.

which person or people

From this reading He consorted with Captain Stinson and Mathews, middle-aged individuals who were considered out of the running.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ladies didn't shoot any prairie chicken, but they stimulated the hunters with their presence, and afterwards condescended to partake of the delicate flesh.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Stonor, though he was largely instrumental in getting the thing up, and though he worked like a Trojan to make the affair go, still kept himself personally in the background.