Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

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

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

exhale hard

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

causing dejection

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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 "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

-ing form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

cause to stop

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

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

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

and nothing more

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

plural of “noodle” — a ribbonlike strip of pasta

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

according to the clock

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

and nothing more

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

one of four equal parts

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

move upward

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

express in words

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading "It's only four o'clock, fellows," began the acting scoutmaster.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

denote or connote

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

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

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

the present time or age

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GENTLE COW "Paul, how do we hold out for the third day on the hike?"

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

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

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

in or at the place that

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dismal groans sounded; but with a smile Paul went on to add:

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

From this reading Not to say that I'm tired; but then I know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his head a flirt in the quarter where Eben was anxiously gripping his bugle, as if in momentary expectation of getting a signal from the patrol leader to blow the call that would signify a halt.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes, and Paul, please let us know just how much further you expect to coax the leg weary bunch on today?