Chapter XII

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “They’re there, though,” answered Jeek.

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

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Chances are they are out hunting or fishing on the lake.”

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading “See the smoke pouring from that chimney?

the organ of sight

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

a boy or man

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Chances are they are out hunting or fishing on the lake.”

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “See the smoke pouring from that chimney?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

destroyed or killed

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Chances are they are out hunting or fishing on the lake.”

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

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Chances are they are out hunting or fishing on the lake.”

on one occasion

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chances are they are out hunting or fishing on the lake.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

flowing profusely

From this reading “See the smoke pouring from that chimney?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “See the smoke pouring from that chimney?

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “Those kids are not in sight,” muttered Fallon as they passed the Parsons’ camp, the fellow looking out of the side of his eye at the place.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading “See the smoke pouring from that chimney?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

having a supporting base

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “They’re there, though,” answered Jeek.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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From this reading “They’re there, though,” answered Jeek.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “They’re there, though,” answered Jeek.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

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

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.

a late time of life

From this reading JEEK MEETS THE TRAMPS Jeek, Fallon, and Carey, pals of several years standing, and birds of a feather, made their way along the lake trail steadily, their packs not so large as those carried by the boys, for the reason that they had already been to their camp once and had gone back to Todds to get more food.