Chapter XII · What a Scout Stands For

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

later than; following

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

a youthful male person

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

a person who collects things

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

adult female chicken

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

for more time

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

not any; not one

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

above and across; more than

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

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

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading “I been hearin’ a heap ’bout this Boy Scout bizness,” the man finally remarked, after he had been observing many of the ways of the boys, that had more or less connection with their patrol teaching; “an’ I jest don’t git on tuh the objeck o’ theh same.

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

From this reading Things were certainly looking much more rosy now.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire, which did not feel at all uncomfortable, enjoying the communion with this “unique character,” as Smithy privately termed the alligator skin collector.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading Then there was the white winged dove of peace in the camp in connection with the solving of the dreadful mystery that had been bothering Giraffe and some of the others, all in fact but Bumpus and Step Hen, for so long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.

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

From this reading With an experienced swamp man to guide them, there would no longer be that danger of getting lost that had kept hovering over their heads.