accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
(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 The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
AlligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
for the reason that
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
not accessible to view
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
not accessible to view
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
not any; not one
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
with speed
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
on the contrary
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading He quickly discovered that Alligator Smith had changed his course considerably, and could guess the reason for this.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
carry out
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
Thad
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From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
in or at the place that
From this reading The other judged it best that they try and come up on the concealed shack where the fugitive was in all likelihood hidden, from the other side.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading It suited his mood exactly, because he was wishing to do, rather than plan; and gladly welcomed the opportunity to accomplish something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Action must now take the place of words, with Thad.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the moment that he separated from his chums, and started off on this scout in company with the swamp guide, he would have little or no opportunity to exchange confidences with any one.
