Chapter X · The Deserted Shanty Boat

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

in addition

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "Gosh! don't this mystery beat everything!"

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "Gosh! don't this mystery beat everything!"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

divisible by two

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Gosh! don't this mystery beat everything!"

communicated in words

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "Gosh! don't this mystery beat everything!"

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

incapable of being resisted

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

go away from a place

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "Gosh! don't this mystery beat everything!"

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

in the near future

From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

not often

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

dependable

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

carry out

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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From this reading "Nobody home, Thad!" remarked Giraffe presently.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

having been warmed up

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

in or at the place that

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.

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

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

a short light gust of air

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

which person or people

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "It looks that way," admitted the patrol leader, for the light of the little lamp allowed them to see every part of the interior; and some of the scouts had even bent down to look under the table, and behind an old trunk, without result.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bumpus was heard to mutter; and since the stout scout seldom expressed himself forcibly it could easily be understood that he was now well worked up; at the same time he warmed his hands by the fire, and even stooped down to take a closer whiff of the cooking food which must have appealed irresistibly to a hungry scout, who was also reckoned a champion feeder.

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

From this reading "If he's stepped out to go on an errand down the road, where there may be some sort of a house, it looks queer to me that he'd leave his supper cooking on the stove here," and as Allan said this he pushed back a frying pan that seemed to contain fried potatoes so nearly done they would have started to burn in a few more minutes.