Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

later than; following

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

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

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

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From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

a stipulated condition

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

in the near future

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

twist suddenly so as to sprain

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

not in physical motion

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the present time or age

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

except if; if not

From this reading "We cannot do better," Robert languidly replied, "unless we go fishing instead."

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

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Come, Robert, shall we be hunters today?"

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

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Which for our character as marooners I hope will not be the case," rejoined Harold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A HUNTER’S MISFORTUNE--RELIEF TO A SPRAIN--HOW TO AVOID BEING LOST IN THE WOODS, AND TO RECOVER ONE’S COURSE AFTER BEING LOST--A STILL HUNT It was remarked by Mary the next morning, that if some one did not go out hunting they should soon be out of provision.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "O, do let me go with you," begged Frank.