Chapter XV

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

exhale hard

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

an opposing military force

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

at any time

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

a man of refinement

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

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

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

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

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

and nothing more

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

engage in

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

in a soothing manner

From this reading "Hold on, Lil Artha, don't explode!" cautioned Elmer, soothingly.

in a strange manner

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

express in words

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

displeasing to the senses

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I understand how you feel about this ugly business.

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

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

From this reading "And there can't be any doubt but what he meant to blow up the cabin of the man he forced himself to believe was his enemy, the kindest-hearted gentleman you and the rest of us ever met up with--tell me that, Elmer, didn't he?"

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

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

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

belonging to which person

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A SCOUT'S EDUCATION "WHAT do you make of it, Elmer; is it a sure enough bomb?" demanded Lil Artha, whose face was working strangely under the violence of his emotions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Looks like it was that, and nothing else," admitted the scout master, slowly, with a wrinkle across his forehead, as though he might be considering weighty matters, as indeed he was just then, for one so young.