Chapter X

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

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

for a short time

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Glad you’re doing the paddling, Teddy.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Glad you’re doing the paddling, Teddy.

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

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

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From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

and nothing more

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

impaired by diminution

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

for more time

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

the force of workers available

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

absolutely essential

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “Feel like a new man,” he murmured.

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

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

on one occasion

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

bulge outward

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

hold back to a later time

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

on the contrary

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

giving only major points; lacking completeness

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

express a supposition

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

a special situation

From this reading “Now the thing to do is to give the new man some food, I suppose, but I’ll postpone that for awhile.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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 A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading A Figure among the Trees Their meal was rather a sketchy one, for the men all felt that time was precious and that to delay longer than was absolutely necessary lessened, by just that much, their chances of saving their cattle.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nevertheless, they ate heartily, though hurriedly, and when once more they were in the canoe, with Teddy and Pop paddling, Roy gave a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading Glad you’re doing the paddling, Teddy.