Chapter VII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

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

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

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

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

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

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

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

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

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

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

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

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

someone who hunts game

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

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

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

and nothing more

From this reading That was just like Elmer.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That was just like Elmer.

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

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

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

not any; not one

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

a full supply

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

cut with a saw

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

express in words

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

express in speech

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

a state of acute pain

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was just like Elmer.

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

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

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But Elmer saw that the tall scout was already suffering keenly; and his first thought was to console him.

push forcefully

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

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

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."

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

From this reading That was just like Elmer.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

during the time that

From this reading At the same time he was looking about, and while the chagrined hunter began to aimlessly open his gun so as to thrust new shells into the barrels, Elmer went on to say:

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

From this reading Plenty of fellows, in the first flush of keen disappointment, would have allowed themselves to speak more or less bitterly, and complain that it must have been rank carelessness that would account for such bad results.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading LIL ARTHA SAVES THE DAY "THAT'S too bad, Lil Artha," said Elmer, "but no matter, I'm sure you did the best you could."