Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

in actual fact

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

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

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

a youthful male person

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

large in capacity

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

divisible by two

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

at any time

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

moving swiftly

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

not any; not one

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

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

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

with speed

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

plural of “rig” — gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

uttered with a trill

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

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

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

in the near future

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

short and plump

From this reading None of the boys said much, and Tubby, under the cover of the darkness, tightened his capacious belt.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It spoke volumes for his Boy Scout training that, though he probably felt the pangs of hunger as much or even more keenly than the others, he made no complaint.

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

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It answered its purpose, though, and under her "jury mast" the Flying Fish actually made some headway through the water.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ALMOST RUN DOWN It grew dark rapidly and the night fell on three lonely, wet, hungry boys, rolling along in a disabled boat under what was surely one of the queerest rigs ever devised.

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

From this reading Hiram, the second-class scout, complained a bit at first, but soon quieted down under Merritt's stern looks; as for the latter, as corporal of the Eagle Patrol, it was his duty to try to keep as cheerful as possible; which, under the circumstances, was about as hard a task as could well be imagined.