Chapter XXI · Caught in a Trap

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

in actual fact

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

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

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

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

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But go slow, Step Hen, go slow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

approval

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

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

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But go slow, Step Hen, go slow.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

adult female chicken

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

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

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

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

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

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

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

staying power

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

not any; not one

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

and nothing more

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

a group of people who work together

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

add pepper to

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

To recall to mind.

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

except for; apart from

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

express in words

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

the leader of a troop of Scouts

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading But go slow, Step Hen, go slow.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

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

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

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

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

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

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

except if; if not

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading We belong to an organization that stands for _peace_ every time, and no scout can be permitted to do any violence, unless it is to actually save his own life, or that of a chum."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We don't want to do any shooting, if it can be avoided; and then, remember, only pepper their legs.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I know how you feel," the scoutmaster went on, "and it does you a lot of credit too, for scouts should stand by each other through thick and thin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm glad, right glad to hear you say that, Thad," declared Step Hen.