Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

(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 But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

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

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

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

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

have

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

in a busy manner

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

of a color similar to that of wood or earth

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

set up or found

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

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

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

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

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

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

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

only a very short time before

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

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

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

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 Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

staying power

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

on one occasion

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

the local environment

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

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

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

shedding tears

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

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

From this reading Francois cried out, "A panther!" and Basil at first believed it to be a bear, but it was hardly large enough for that.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."

in or at the place that

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

which person or people

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

belonging to which person

From this reading Its head could not be seen, as that was hid behind the shoulder of the wapiti, whose throat it was engaged in tearing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hunters could hardly believe their eyes, but there it was, sure enough, a brown shaggy mass, lying flat along the shoulders of the wapiti, and clutching it with large-spreading claws.

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

From this reading Norman, however, who had lived more in those parts where the animal is found, knew it at once to be the dreaded "wolverene."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But its short legs and broad paws, its busily tail and long shaggy hair, together with its round-arching back and dark-brown colour, were all familiar marks to the young fur-trader; and he at once pronounced it a "wolverene."