Chapter II

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

have

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

for the reason that

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

a large gathering of people of a particular type

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

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From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

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

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

set up or found

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

the act of giving

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

the act of departing

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

without good reason

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

engage in

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

arrange in a container

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

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

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

express in words

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

in the direction of

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

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

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

the act of using

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

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

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Just as you please, so long as we do camp," replied the other, as he began to undo the straps that secured his hamper to his back.

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

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Oh! partridges, fat partridges, and me as hungry as a bear!" gasped Toby; but Elmer had already quitted his chums, and was making his way toward the point he had indicated with his hand.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."

a late time of life

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "Keep still, fellows!" said Elmer, in a husky whisper; "I honestly believe I saw a bevy of partridges fly up in a tree over yonder," and as he dropped his pack lightly to the ground, he gripped the trusty little twelve-bore Marlin double-barreled shot-gun which he had owned for a number of years, and occasionally found a use for.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A STRANGE PLACE TO CAMP "I'M surprised at you saying it's going to snow, George," Lil Artha remarked, as he turned on the doubting scout; "because it'd be more like you to tell us ten flakes didn't make a storm, and that anyway there was always a chance of it giving us the go-by.

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From this reading Guess you're tired, and want to snuggle down close to a warm fire, which would explain why you give in so easy-like."