Chapter V · Chapter 5

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

in addition

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

for the reason that

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

the act of discovering something

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

plural of “edible” — any substance that can be used as food

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

plural of “elk” — large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

greatly annoyed; out of patience

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

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

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

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

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

liveliness and energy

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

add pepper to

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

a full supply

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

morally wholesome or acceptable

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Cans of exasperated milk, as Pee-wee called it, swelled his duffel bag, and salt and pepper he also carried because, as Roy said, he was both fresh and full of pep.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

a group of soldiers

From this reading PEE-WEE'S DISCOVERY The next morning the troop started on their hike to the old camp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

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

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.

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

From this reading Carrots for hunter's stew were carried by the Elks because red was their patrol color.

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

From this reading Excepting their tents they carried full camping equipment, blankets, cooking utensils, first aid kit, lanterns, changes of clothing, and plenty of those materials which Roy's magic could conjure into luscious edibles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The raw material for the delectable flipflop was there, cans groaning with egg-powder, raisins for plum-duff, savory bacon, rice enough for twenty weddings and chocolate enough to corner the market in chocolate sundaes.