Chapter XIII · On the March

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

later than; following

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

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

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

(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 There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

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From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

the act of burning something

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

wet with dew

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

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

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

let fall to the ground

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

any substance that can be used as food

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

at any time

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

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

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

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

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

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

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

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 On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

not one, and not any

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

above and across; more than

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

having a point

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

bring forth or yield

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

without speaking

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

not in physical motion

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

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

From this reading The mysterious fisherman, none the less, was pushed out of Dirk’s mind by the crowded hours of the camp routine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

(used informally) very small

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His day of service as aide to Tent One was finished without mishap; and late the same afternoon he managed, after scorching a pan of rice and burning his fingers, to produce an edible meal cooked over an open fire built by himself.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading At the performance that evening of the Lenape Vode-Villians on the improvised stage in the lodge, he won applause with a short act entitled “A Wee Drop of Scotch.”

showing curiosity

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On Friday morning he rose before Reveille and in company with Long Jim Avery and Nig Jackson penetrated silently into the dewy woods, noting the plumage and song of many birds that Long Jim pointed out to the interested boys.

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

From this reading There were still half a dozen blank spaces on the emblem card that pointed his way to the Long Trail; and as the end of the week drew near, he was in a fever of excitement, wondering if ever he would complete all the needful tests in time.