Chapter II

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

(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 And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

a sailboat with a single mast set far forward

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

having no employment

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

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From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

a full supply

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

a short fat person

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

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

From this reading And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

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From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

precisely as stated

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading And Pudge and Ben want to bat all the time."

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

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

be dressed in

From this reading Idleness was beginning to wear on the party of campers.

which person or people

From this reading It seemed as though there might be plenty of fun and chance for adventure on and about Storm Island, but these five fellows, who had established their camp here, had made a false step at the very outset of their vacation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading *CHAPTER III.* *THE CATBOAT IN THE SQUALL.* "If we had some more fellows here," Kirby said as he stopped another of Pence’s hot ones, Pudge having swung at it with a ferocious grunt, "we might at least get up a decent game of two-old-cat.

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

From this reading But Joe’s struck; says he won’t chase any more balls.