Chapter X · A Visit to Hog Canon

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

(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 Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

make certain of

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

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

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

move very slightly

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

with resolute determination

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

come to pass

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

the act of retaining something

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a boy or man

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

arrange in a container

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

win approval or support for

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a strong line

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

put a saddle on

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

cut with a saw

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He did not attempt to run away but having planted all four feet squarely in the sand, mule fashion, there he stood and would not budge.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

a special situation

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

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

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

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

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.

up to a particular time

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

precisely as stated

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

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

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

look attentively

From this reading However the lad had been expecting this very thing to happen and he was on the watch.

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

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading At the first movement of Old Stoic, Gordon had whirled in his saddle and was holding firmly to the rope by which he was leading the pack animal.

which person or people

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Half an hour later the girls saw Annette’s brother returning, leading the faithful old pack animal who had evidently forgotten his former fear and was plodding along with his usual lack of interest in all about him, until, as they neared the mountains a breeze evidently carried the scent of the creature he so feared.

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

From this reading But try as he might to persuade, to assure, to command, the stolid creature would not move.