Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

(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 "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

a partially opened flower

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

plural of “burner” — an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

-ing form of “clinch” — secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

only a very short time before

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

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

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

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

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

engage in

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

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

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

express in words

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

express in words

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

except if; if not

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

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

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

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 "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

at the time that

From this reading When they heard how Bud Phillips had seen the two tramps running away from the vicinity of the fire before hardly any one else was around, of course Bluff and the four other scouts were fully agreed that the mystery of the blaze had been as good as explained.

which person or people

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS That night, as the lads sat before the fire, those who had gone on the expedition of succor had to tell further particulars, for the others were curious to know about everything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Great scheme, I'd say!" burst out Frank Savage without any hesitation.

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

From this reading "All the same," Jud remarked, "unless we can show some clinching evidence our theory won't hold water with a lot of people who always have to be given solid proof.

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

From this reading That brings up the subject, we talked about on the way home--should we pay a visit to that charcoal burners' cabin, and try to make prisoners of the yeggs?"