Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a quad with a square body

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

set up or found

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading Then there was a great scurrying to and fro.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then there was a great scurrying to and fro.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

and nothing more

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

bestow a quality on

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

in a healthy manner

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

moving with great haste

From this reading Then there was a great scurrying to and fro.

have in common

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was a great scurrying to and fro.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading He had little fear about his own tent, understanding just how it had been put up.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

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

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

which person or people

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading A CLOSE CALL "Hold 'em! hold 'em!" whooped William, as he found himself mixed up in the canvas of the tent which had fallen in a heap; for evidently he was of the opinion that all this racket must be caused by those vindictive workers of evil, Ted Slavin and his crowd.

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

From this reading But all of the scouts were not so well versed in the little tricks known to those who spend much time under canvas; and there was a chance that others would share the sad fate that had already befallen poor William.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Look to your tent pins, fellows!" shouted Paul, lustily, as he hurried around to lend what assistance lay in his power.