Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

on foot; walking

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

later than; following

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

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

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

being joined in close association

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

being one more than seven

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

the act of giving

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.

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

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

a message received and understood

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

a large number or amount

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

the force of workers available

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

by chance

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

established irrevocably

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

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

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

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

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Some of the other six had doubtless made fires in the woods after a fashion, and possibly tried to cook fish over the same, with poor success.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary

From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

under normal conditions

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

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

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a truly glorious hour that was, as those eight lads sat around the splendid camp-fire, chatting, asking questions, and giving information, as it happened they were able.

a Caucasian

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

which person or people

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.

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

From this reading Bob White admitted that he had often been in the mountains with some of the men who worked on his father's place, and had spent lots of nights afoot in the Blue Ridge; so that he could not really be called a "tenderfoot scout."

but in spite of that

From this reading Of course Thad and Allan were usually called upon to explain the thousand and one things connected with woods life, as yet sealed mysteries to those of the patrol who were experiencing their very first camping out.