Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

(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 scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

eagerly desirous

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

harassment especially of a tethered animal

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

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

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

for the reason that

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

a youthful male person

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

in a serious manner

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

granted exemption

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

set up or found

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

an association of criminals

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

and nothing more

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

in a compassionate manner

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

a form of address for a man

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

the quantity contained in a pail

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

without much difficulty

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading "All scouts are excused excepting Glen and Matt," announced Mr. Newton, taking in the situation the more readily because of his previous knowledge of Burton's baiting tendencies.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading As the scouts strolled off to the timber Matt sat up and looked around him.

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

hard to endure

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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 A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

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

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

in or at the place that

From this reading A pailful of cold water was being carried to the scene by Chick-chick, but the victim of the fight was mercifully spared its revivifying shock, for just as Mr. Newton came up he opened his eyes and murmured, "Where am I?"

during the time that

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

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From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

which person or people

From this reading J. JERVICE AND HIS GANG Mr. Newton, returning to the camp he had left in such quiet peace, found one boy white-faced and sober endeavoring to restore another who lay prostrate on the ground, while some of the excited scouts were earnestly trying to recall their first aid suggestions and others stood in anxious contemplation.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If there is to be any fighting in this camp it will have to be done under my personal supervision and according to my rules."