Chapter I

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

in the past

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

a youthful male person

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

possessive form of “davis” — English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

become wider

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

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

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

a boy or man

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

set up or found

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

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

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

make concrete and real

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

engage in

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

in the recent past

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

Identical; not different.

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

carry out

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

express in words

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

impossible to forget

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

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

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

which person or people

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there are certain of his stories that go with especial directness to a boy's heart and sympathies and make for him quite unforgettable literature.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading This book takes its title from "The Boy Scout," the first of its tales; and it includes "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "Blood Will Tell," the immortal "Gallegher," and "The Bar Sinister," Davis's famous dog story.

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

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.

a late time of life

From this reading A few of these were made some years ago into a volume, "Stories for Boys," and found a large and enthusiastic special public in addition to Davis's general readers; and the present collection from stories more recently published is issued with the same motive.

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

From this reading It is a fresh volume added to what Augustus Thomas calls "safe stuff to give to a young fellow who likes to take off his hat and dilate his nostrils and feel the wind in his face."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, as a friend and fellow author has written of him, was "youth incarnate," and there is probably nothing that he wrote of which a boy would not some day come to feel the appeal.