Chapter VII · “First Aid to the Injured.”

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

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

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

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

from appearances alone

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

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

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

a partially opened flower

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

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

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

coming down or downward

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

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From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

the act of departing

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

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

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

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

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

and nothing more

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

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From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

express in words

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

express in words

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

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

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

a special situation

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

in a hearty manner

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

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

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

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

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

at the time that

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

during the time that

From this reading Arthur burst out suddenly, while the others were “resting on their oars” for a brief interval.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Say, if he hasn’t gone and snapped the whole business, just as we stand!” ejaculated Bud, apparently disgusted that Arthur could bother with such a minor thing when matters of so serious a nature gripped their attention.

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

From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” demanded the official photographer warmly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh was clambering down from one limb to another, in order to keep in touch with the descending weight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh! that is going to be a regular dandy picture, I tell you, fellows!”