Chapter XV · Into the Everglades

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

anew

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

possessive form of “bowling” — a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

of short duration or distance

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

every person

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

communicated in words

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

set up or found

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

having a crew

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

come together

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

not one, and not any

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

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From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

and nothing more

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

delivered from danger

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

in the near future

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

not in physical motion

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading As Hugh expressed it, it was “a reunion of old friends,” and everyone had been surprised and glad to meet again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

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

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

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

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

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

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

at the time that

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

which person or people

From this reading When Norton returned to Key West, five days later, he found the boys still there, their number increased by a new arrival, who was none other than Mark Anderson, Captain Bowling’s nephew.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mark had “turned up” quite unexpectedly to visit his uncle, having come on a sailing vessel manned by the crew whom his father and the other surfmen of the Red Key Station had rescued from the _Mary Jane_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Mark had soon made friends with the scouts of the northern patrol, they invited him to join them on a brief trip through the Everglades.

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

From this reading This he was only too glad to do, for he had never seen the southwestern part of the Glades, and he was an enthusiastic young explorer.