Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

anew

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

a youthful male person

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

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

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

and nothing more

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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 They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

easily agitated

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.

not any; not one

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

above and across; more than

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

the act of receiving

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

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

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "Hey! ain't you goin' to help me out of this?" called Bumpus just then.

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

From this reading A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

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

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

at the time that

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

during the time that

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

belonging to which person

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "No question about it," returned the other, in whose cheeks a splash of color had come, while his eyes were sparkling with satisfaction over the receipt of honors such as any Boy Scout should be proud to deserve of his fellows.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading They had dodged into the tents, and appeared wrapped in their various blankets; so that as they walked to and fro they resembled so many solemn Indian braves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you sure that chain will hold, Smithy?" asked the still nervous Step-hen, when some of the noise and enthusiasm had died away, so that the scouts could act like reasonable human beings again.