Chapter XXI · An Empty Larder

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

later than; following

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

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From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

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

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

plural of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

provide as food

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

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

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

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

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

a vagrant

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

plural of “hobo” — a vagrant

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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 "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "And hoboes ain't the only ones, Bumpus," intimated Davy; "I'd match you and Giraffe here against the best of 'em.

and nothing more

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

migratory

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

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

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

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

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

at the time that

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

in or at the place that

From this reading But let's hope we'll find a way to get off this island before night comes, and strike a farmhouse where they'll feed us like the Baileys did."

which person or people

From this reading "Too late for what?" demanded the tall scout, who had dropped to his knees, and was starting to follow the trail left by Wandering George, after the latter had gained his feet, and moved away from the vicinity of the camp.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I'm only afraid it'll be too late, Giraffe," Bumpus was heard to remark, with a skeptical air.

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

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, there won't be a sign of our grub left by that time, you see; George; he'll be awful hungry, and it's surprising what a lot of stuff a regular hobo can put away when he tries."