Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

later than; following

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

opinion or judgment

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

a small number or amount

From this reading Toby's got a handful of the nut stuff in his pocket.

only a very short time before

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

emerge from the eggs

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

-ing form of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

the middle of the day

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading Toby's got a handful of the nut stuff in his pocket.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

and nothing more

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Toby's got a handful of the nut stuff in his pocket.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

an easy victory

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

have in common

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

a slippery smoothness

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

fitting closely

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Toby's got a handful of the nut stuff in his pocket.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

in or at the place that

From this reading "I believe Toby's got an idea he's able to jabber monkey talk," said Steve, after the day was fairly well spent, and they could hardly coax Toby to come in to his midday meal, much less do his share of cooking; "and that he expects, if only he, might find where that slick old Link holds out, he could pan-handle him, and get him to come into camp with us."

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wandered around in the near vicinity of the camp, with his eyes constantly searching the branches of the trees in the vague hope that he might discover the runaway snugly squatted in some crotch and fast asleep.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading THE BATTLE OF WITS After that Toby seemed to have but one object in life, which was to hatch up a clever scheme whereby the educated monkey could be trapped.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.

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From this reading "Now you're hewing pretty close to the line," commented Bandy-legs, "and I'll let you know why.