Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

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

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

a person who is in charge

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

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

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

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

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

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

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

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

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

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

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

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

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

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

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

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

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

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

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

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

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

held dear

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

the force of workers available

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for “not a” or “not one” or “never a”

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

inflected form of “pan” — make a sweeping movement

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

get rid of

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

express a supposition

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

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

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then it looks as if the raid hasn't panned out a success so far," remarked Frank.

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

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

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

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

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

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

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

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Frank asked, a little later, as he entered the shed to see how the arrangements for the evening spread were progressing.

at the time that

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

which person or people

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"

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

From this reading "Same here!" spoke up Elephant, who was fanning himself near by, and sniffing at the odors that arose from the fire, as though he wished the time would come when he might partake of the feast Larry had prepared.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Nary a sign," replied Larry, who was bending over the stove, very red in the face, and yet grinning with pleasure; for he dearly loved to handle the pots and pans on an occasion like this, and was really a clever cook.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading SOMETHING DOING "I don't suppose any of you fellows have seen signs of the Chief and his men returning with any prisoners?"