Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

have

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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

From this reading Its muzzle was very broad and thick.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

set up or found

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

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

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

a particular point in time

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

the open circular discharging end of a gun

From this reading Its muzzle was very broad and thick.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

above and across; more than

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading His shot must have penetrated to the animal's heart, for it rolled over and was dead in a moment.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

in the near future

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

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 Its muzzle was very broad and thick.

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

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

precisely as stated

From this reading Its muzzle was very broad and thick.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, very similar to a bear, but it possessed a pouch like the kangaroo, and its feet were black, and armed with strong claws.

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

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

a Caucasian

From this reading On examining the creature, which was three feet long, we found its fur warm, long, and somewhat harsh to the touch, of a grey colour, mottled with black and white.

belonging to which person

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The animal, which was leisurely pursuing its course, waddling along something like a fat bear, across the bottom of a slight depression in the ground, did not perceive us; and Mudge, whose rifle was loaded with a bullet, soon got sufficiently near to fire.