Chapter II · “Brick Ryan’s Not for Sale!”

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

From this reading He rose and extended a hand to the newcomer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

any thing at all

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

subject to appointment

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He rose and extended a hand to the newcomer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Glad to meet you, Van.

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

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He rose and extended a hand to the newcomer.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

in a helpless manner

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

come together

From this reading “Glad to meet you, Van.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading He rose and extended a hand to the newcomer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

plural of “pup” — young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose and extended a hand to the newcomer.

a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

express in words

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

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

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading He scowled, threw up his hands helplessly, and deliberately turned his back on the smiling Van Horn.

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

From this reading Brick was too aghast to think of anything to say.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

at the time that

From this reading But Lefty, whatever he might think about “pups” in private, had been appointed councilor’s aide for Tent One, and as such was camper-leader in charge when Sax McNulty was not in sight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Glad to meet you, Van.