Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

(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 Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

a youthful male person

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

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

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

set up or found

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

inflected form of “frolic” — play boisterously

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading "GAH-HAW-GE."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

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

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

with speed

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

cut with a saw

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

having a supporting base

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like amusements of that sort, it was simple in its character and he quickly caught its drift.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

at the time that

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

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

From this reading Naturally enough, when Jack Carleton found himself standing close to the frolicking Indian boys on the clearing, he became interested in the game they were playing, which he saw was systematic, and in which all took part.

during the time that

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each boy held a stick with a forked end in his hand, that being the implement with which the game is played.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The boys divided themselves into two parties equal in numbers, one of which was ranged in line at the right of the clearing near the wood, while the other did the same at the other goal, which was a stump close to the stream.