Chapter XV · The Major Gives Chase

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

a youthful male person

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

remove the dust from

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

divisible by two

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

coins made of gold

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

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

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

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

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

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

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

the force of workers available

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

on one occasion

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

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

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

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

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

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

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Perkins was so full of his own anxieties that he paid little attention to the red-bearded giant’s ravings.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

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

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “I’m afraid Sam’s in trouble,” he said, nervously.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I can relate fairly well what occurred, for I heard the story often enough afterward.

at the time that

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Major was furious with rage, at first, and sent at once for Uncle Naboth, whom he accused of being at the bottom of the plot to rob him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime there had been much excitement and confusion in the camp when it was discovered that several of the men, including Nux and Bry, and even “the boy Sam,” had disappeared during the night with most of the gold dust that had been accumulated.