Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ATTACK.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

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

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ATTACK.

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

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

have

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

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

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

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

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

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

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

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

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

Identical; not different.

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

only a very short time before

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

closely encircling

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ATTACK.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

at the time that

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

in or at the place that

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not trot, but walked with a deliberate gait, as if he felt the importance of being the leader of such a party.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The three boys had scarcely agreed to the proposition to follow the hound, when Bowser, as if he understood their intention, rose from the ground where he had been lying, close to the camp fire, looked sharply out in the gloom of the surrounding woods, and then moved along the same course he had taken several times before.

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

From this reading "It must be a wild animal," said Sam, in an undertone, "or Bowser wouldn't act that way."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's the bear, of course; see that your guns are ready, and when you fire be sure you don't miss," warned Herbert.