Chapter XVI

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

on or to one side

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

of large size for its weight

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

carefully weighed

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

a quad with a square body

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

easy to reach

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

come to pass

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

a small unpretentious out-of-the-way place

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

a small worthless amount

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

used to form the superlative

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

and nothing more

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

arrange in a container

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

go across or through

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

express in words

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

move stealthily

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

be standing; be upright

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

express in words

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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

From this reading Those things they had selected were divided up, and made into two packages of about equal weight.

at the time that

From this reading UP AGAINST A SILVER-TIP There was some difficulty when it came to selecting such things as might prove most handy in their difficult task.

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

From this reading When Jack did not happen to be looking Perk managed to slip several articles into his pack, evidently begrudging their lack; which he considered only right and proper, since his shoulders and back must stand for the extra strain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Several had to be laid aside as being too bulky and cumbersome; for weight would count heavily against them in forcing a passage through the thick growth in the ravine; as well as later when they struck the mighty upheaval of rocks on the side of the mountain, below the natural pass into the Hole-in-the-Wall valley.

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From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."

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

From this reading "An' if we do need 'em, which is like enough," he told himself, as if in apology for his deceit; "they might jest prove _life-savers_--yeou never kin tell haow the cat's agoin' to jump; an' they do say as a stitch in time saves yeour whole bacon."