Chapter XVII

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

later than; following

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

anew

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

strike violently

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

fasten or fix with a clamp

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

fall or come down violently

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

a quad with a square body

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

set up or found

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

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

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

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

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

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 --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

go across or through

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

a course of conduct

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

inferior in rank or status

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

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

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

an inclined surface connecting two levels

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

on the contrary

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

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

From this reading The Honorable Pulaski D. Britt seemed to pass it to him in a hand-clasp.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

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

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

having a supporting base

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

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

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

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 IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

the topmost one of two

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

in a vague way

From this reading --_Ha'nt of Pamola._ John Barrett, millionaire, realized rather vaguely that he had left something on the bald poll of Jerusalem Knob.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

possessive form of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

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

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

accept gladly

From this reading It was after he had grasped Dwight Wade's hand, both of them standing shelterless under the skies, the welcome rains beating into their faces.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

in or at the place that

From this reading John Barrett, millionaire, stumbling weariedly to shelter at the foot of Jerusalem Knob, having left something in that upper vastness where soul forgot the petty things, realized--vaguely again--that he had found what he had left.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

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

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN THE PATH OF THE BIG WIND "So we fellers of the camp, when the wind-spooks rave and ramp, We fasten up the dingle-door with spike and extry clamp; For it ain't a mite against 'em if the boldest chaps do hide When the big old trees go tumblin', crash and bang, on ev'ry side."