Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

(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 Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

confined by bonds

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

a youthful male person

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

without deviation

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

divisible by two

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

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

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

engage in

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

not any; not one

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

above and across; more than

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

with speed

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

cut with a saw

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

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

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

not in physical motion

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

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

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

of the highest quality

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food

From this reading First, there was Johnny Spreen, the bound boy at the Trotter farm, and who had given them so many points concerning the swamp he knew so well.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

up to a particular time

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

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

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

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

From this reading Even as Elmer, and his chums as well, looked, a figure burst out, quickly followed by a second, a third, and then still more, until in all there were six in the queer procession that seemed to be heading directly for the late hide-out of the swamp fugitives.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

which person or people

From this reading What startled the boys most of all was the fact that they knew several of those who went to make up that strange company.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Not more than sixty or seventy yards away at the most there appeared to be a violent commotion among another bunch of brush, as though a number of unseen parties might be forcing their way through the obstruction.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading BOUND TO SUCCEED No wonder the young scout-master was surprised and thrilled by what he saw as he crouched there amidst the bushes, and stared over their tops.