Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

(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 And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

for the reason that

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

a person who is in charge

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

the act of departing

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

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

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

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From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

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

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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

From this reading I knowed it was his day to call at your house.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

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

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I knowed it was his day to call at your house.

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From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knowed it was his day to call at your house.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

and nothing more

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

by chance

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

without much difficulty

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

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From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

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

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

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From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

male cat

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

up to a particular time

From this reading But Tom said-----" "I said she oughtn't to stay in the house all alone to-night," Tom put in readily, "so I told Arthur to stay with her until Doctor Kane showed up.

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

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

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

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FRIENDS AT THE FARM On the way home, Sherwood explained how he chanced to be one of the search party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

at the time that

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see, the Chief---that's what we call our Scout Master---was called back to New York on business for a few days, perhaps a week; so he left Arthur and me at Tom's farm, because it's only about five miles from Pioneer Camp.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And when your mother telephoned to Tom, saying that you hadn't turned up all day, Ralph, and that she feared something terrible had happened to you, we insisted on going with Tom to look for you.