Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

in addition

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

quick to understand

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

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

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

migratory American songbird

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

put or send forth

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

in an exultant manner

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

the act of departing

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

come to pass

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

cause to move by striking

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

and nothing more

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

not any; not one

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

above and across; more than

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

move upward

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

cut with a saw

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

express in words

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

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

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

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

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "No question about it, Jud," came the reply as the scout master cast an apprehensive look across the half-mile of water that separated them from the outlet of the lake.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "I'd give something to know what's happened down there, to dam this water up, and just how far it's going to rise on us."

at the time that

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

in or at the place that

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

which person or people

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

the least favorable outcome

From this reading PREPARED FOR THE WORST "She's just walking up hand over fist; eh, Paul?" asked Jud.

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

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell you what," said Bobolink, who had followed Paul when he left the tent, as had also the rest of the occupants, "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that awful explosion shook the shoulder of earth and rock down, that we saw hanging above the mouth of the Radway River where she leaves the lake."

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

From this reading "You've hit it, I do believe!" cried Paul, exultantly; "and that's just what did happen, chances are, fellows."