Chapter VII

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

later than; following

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

(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 XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

to strive with determination

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

cover from sight

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

start firing a weapon

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

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

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

held up in the air

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

no person; not anyone

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

express in words

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

plural of “slacker” — a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

not in physical motion

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

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

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I--I don't think I can remember any more."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

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

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

up to a particular time

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

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

From this reading "That'll do fine," whispered Buck, then announced aloud: "Now we'll bury him."

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

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The boy hesitated and, turning to Buck whispered anxiously:

the words that are spoken

From this reading Though conversation lagged, nobody was sleepy, and all lingered, lounging on the grass until Ted suddenly rose to his feet and asked if he might say a few words.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading XXII After the slackers had spent the afternoon in heavy sleep and eaten a hearty supper, the atmosphere of gloom was partially lifted from the camp; but the thoughts of all were still busier than their tongues as they sat and smoked about the fire.