Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

(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 "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

any thing at all

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

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From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

quick and energetic

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

to strive with determination

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

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

From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

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

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

a boy or man

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

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

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

for more time

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

one of four equal parts

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

cut with a saw

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

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

From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

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

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

the act of using

From this reading BOWSER PROVES HIMSELF OF SOME USE.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He therefore moved at a brisk walk for a quarter of a mile, Bowser trotting at his heels as though he thought such a laborious gait uncalled for; but, as the lad then observed that the large limestone was not far away, he slackened his pace, and sat down on a fallen tree to rest.

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

From this reading Sam Harper saw, from the position of the sun in the heavens, that he had stayed longer than he intended to in the cabin, and the short afternoon was drawing to a close.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "This is a queer sort of a hunt," he said to himself, "and I don't see what chance there is of any one of us three doing anything at all.

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

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

at the time that

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Bowser isn't worth a copper to hunt with; all there was in him expended itself when he chased the buck and let it get away from him--hallo, Bowser, what's the matter with you?"