Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

(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 "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

for the reason that

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

possessive form of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

a half of an hour

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

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

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

go away from a place

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

the force of workers available

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

in a peevish manner

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I don't know," answered the boy, and refrained from mentioning that he was mighty glad Hurley had not ordered it so.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

being five more than thirty

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

the act of using

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

the leading units moving at the head of an army

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

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

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

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

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

at the time that

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

during the time that

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.

which person or people

From this reading THE BOSS OF CAMP TWO Slue Foot Magee, who was to boss Camp Two, was a man of ambling gait and a chronic grumble.

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

From this reading "If Hurley wants thirty-five men in Camp Two an' fifty in Camp One why don't he send Camp One's crew up to Two an' leave me have Camp One?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading He arrived with the vanguard of the new crew a half-hour before dinner time, grumbled because grub wasn't ready, growled when he learned that the buildings at Camp Two were not entirely completed, and fumed because Hurley had told him to leave fifteen of his fifty men at Camp One.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "What's the use of pickin' out a crew an' then scatterin' 'em all over the woods?" he demanded querulously of Connie, as they stood in the door of the boss's camp while the men washed up for dinner.