used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
(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 LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
a youthful male person
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
ecstasies
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From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
with resolute determination
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
set up or found
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
LARRY
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From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
PICKSnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
POINTERSnounUS /ˈpɔɪntərz/
plural of “pointer” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
by chance
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
sightingnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
the act of observing
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
in the near future
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Possibly the boys missed the customary brown, outside appearance, such as they had always seen in a fowl roasted in an ordinary oven; but for all that it was delicious.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
required or under orders
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
Tony
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From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
interact in a certain way
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was found done to a turn, cooked beautifully by the heat that had been retained all through the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LARRY PICKS UP SOME MORE POINTERS Although the boys had left their stopping place that morning in something of a hurry upon sighting the advancing posse of the sheriff, it must not be supposed for one minute that they had forgotten all about the treat they had been anticipating in the way of breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Larry had it firmly fixed in his mind; and as soon as he could coax Tony to go ashore, the swamp boy and himself had opened the primitive oven in which they had placed the noble turkey.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Larry had gone into ecstasies when enjoying the meal; which was eaten while on the way down the river; the coming of Barker and his following having started the expedition suddenly.
