Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

(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 All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

for the reason that

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

prevent from speaking out

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

with the head foremost

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

of the present time and place

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

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

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

and nothing more

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

cause to become

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

move hurridly

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

with speed

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an immediate rush made inside the shack, each seeming desirous of being the first to render Bumpus assistance.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

bound or secured closely

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a sight that staggered the other scouts, although at the same time they felt considerable satisfaction at finding their lost churn so speedily, and thus learning that he had not come to very serious harm.

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

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

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

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

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

From this reading What if this should be some sort of a trap, into which the rest of the boys were rushing headlong?

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All but the scoutmaster entered in this promiscuous way, and Thad was too wise a bird to be caught with chaff.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading NOT SO GREEN AS HE LOOKED The only reason that Bumpus did not call out help! was because the rough gag, consisting of a cloth tied about the lower part of his face, prevented him from saying a single word.