Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

in a busy manner

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

the act of departing

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

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

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

not any; not one

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading We're in the enemy's country, and must observe the rules of caution."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

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

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

plural of “stumble” — an unsteady uneven gait

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

carry out

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

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From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

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

From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE VOICE OF THE SILVER FOX PATROL.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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From this reading "WE'RE going to pitch our camp right here, boys!" said the scout leader, some time later; "and remember, there's to be no shouting from this time on.

which person or people

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading "Oh! ain't I glad though," sighed Bumpus, who had been busily engaged between wiping his perspiring brow, and avoiding stumbles over obstacles that seemed to take particular delight in getting in his way, he thought.

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From this reading "But I hope you're not going so far, Thad, as to keep us from having our regular camp-fire?" remarked Giraffe.