Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

(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 The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

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

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

surprising greatly

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

disposed to attack

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

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

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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 Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

for more time

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

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

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

with speed

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

in a vicious manner

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

and nothing more

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

refrain from harming

From this reading It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

push forcefully

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The girls, unable to longer restrain their natural curiosity, had thrust their heads from the shelter to see what it all meant; and the men must have seen them, though they were savagely attacking the food that had been placed before them.

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

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

(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 It was astonishing how quickly they cleared their pannikins of the cooked ham and potatoes, as well as gobbled what crackers Max had been able to spare.

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

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.

at the time that

From this reading BOSE PAYS FOR HIS BOARD When he had set the supper on the ground, and then backed away, Max was simply taking precautions.

signal by winking

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Each swallowed two cups of scalding coffee without a wink.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Doubtless the men noticed what he did, and knew from this that he did not trust their professions of friendliness; for they exchanged further talk in low words that were not intelligible to any of the boys.