Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

later than; following

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

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From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN FOR YOUNG ALECK.

(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 But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

side by side

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

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

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN FOR YOUNG ALECK.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

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

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

adult female chicken

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

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

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

and nothing more

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

for each

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

an amount of time

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

first in rank or degree

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

make thick or thicker

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN FOR YOUNG ALECK.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN FOR YOUNG ALECK.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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

From this reading The scouts were pretty hungry, and they united in pronouncing the supper "just prime."

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

From this reading But after a period of stress and storm, a haven does seem good indeed; and sitting there, chatting, alongside that blaze, which had now been built up into a real camp-fire, the three boys were feeling a thousand per cent better than they had a couple of hours before.

during the time that

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course Step Hen had told all about his great combat with the two fighting eagles.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

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

From this reading But then the conditions would not allow of any other verdict; and as Toby regretfully declared, they all had good teeth, while his were getting "frayed and worn."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN FOR YOUNG ALECK.