Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

(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 Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

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

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

have

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

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

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

fearless and daring

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

small lead shot for shotgun shells

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading WHAT CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY.

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

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

gotten under control

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

increase twofold

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading WHAT CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY.

to come or go into

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

with the head foremost

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

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

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

and nothing more

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

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

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading WHAT CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

a special situation

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

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

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY.

in or at the place that

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

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

From this reading Buckshot or birdshot, it mattered little which the gun contained, since at close quarters the load would carry like a large bullet.

past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading "It's a bear!" whooped Steve, as he made a headlong dash for the corner where his double barrel stood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If a bear became so bold as to enter the cabin by way of the chimney he must surely be treated, with scant ceremony.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.

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

From this reading Forgotten just then was the injunction of the old trapper that they should not shoot any thing that wore fur, as it would cheat him out of all his expected profits.