used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
anew
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
Bessie
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From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
Bessie's
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From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
fearless and daring
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
demanding attention
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
Eleanor
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From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
fainteradjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntər/
comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
made afraid
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
HoovernounUS /ˈhuːvər/
United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
Jake
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From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
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 She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
a particular point in time
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she had no need of the precautions she had taken as she crept in the direction of the disturbing sounds, and she made no effort to conceal herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
having passed out of existence
From this reading She could hear them long after they had vanished from sight, crying out in their fear, plunging among the trees, but gradually the sounds grew fainter, and Bessie, sure that they need fear no more disturbance from Jake Hoover and his brave companions, set out on her return to the camp.
waked
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From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
Wanaka
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From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Always a light sleeper, and especially so when she was responsible for the safety of the girls who were in her charge, Eleanor Mercer had waked at first of Bessie's terrifying shrieks, almost as frightened, for the moment, as Jake himself.
at the time that
From this reading Wanaka was outside, looking about anxiously, when Bessie came again into the firelight.
which person or people
From this reading A PIECE OF BAD LUCK Bessie laughed until she cried as the bold raiders who had been so sure that they could scare the camp of girls dashed madly off.
