used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
bakerynounUS /ˈbeɪkəri/
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
doughty
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From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
a young female
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
hikedverbUS /haɪkt/
past form of “hike” — increase
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
Hollister
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From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
hostagenounUS /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
not any; not one
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
and nothing more
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
any competition
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
caught or fixed
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
up to a particular time
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The bakery in Westwood was closed so they deferred their refreshment till they should reach the next village southward.
Warde
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From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
Westwood
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From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
at the time that
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
in or at the place that
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Warde did not see much of the town for wherever he looked the first class scout badge seemed to be staring him in the face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But they are a fearless race in Westwood and only smiled as the doughty hero passed through, and one inquisitive little girl asked her mother why he had his hat on inside out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RIGHT SIDE OUT And so Warde Hollister, with the gateway leading to every merit badge and scout honor now thrown open to him, hiked back with his two companions, and was not weary, for there is no weariness when joy dances in the heart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Their hike back took them through the pleasant town of Westwood where our young hero with his formidable envelope still stuck in his belt must have looked like an official come to read the riot act or a proclamation or, perchance, to demand a hostage.
