Chapter XXI

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

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

later than; following

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

(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 After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

side by side

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

from appearances alone

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

plural of “federal” — a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

the act of giving

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

and nothing more

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

immediately past

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SCOUT MASTER.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

information about recent and important events

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SCOUT MASTER.

and nothing more

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

to go back over again

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SCOUT MASTER.

precisely, exactly

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

Identical; not different.

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SCOUT MASTER.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE SCOUT MASTER.

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

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

in the direction of

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

create by training and teaching

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The acting scout master of the Eagle Patrol was meanwhile making his way down the ragged face of the slope pretty much as Merritt had pictured him.

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

From this reading But this was only a "blind," intended to deceive the lurking Federals, if it happened that they were watching his movements.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

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

From this reading After giving that last "all right" wave of his flag, Rob had apparently started down toward the plain, and his course was, as nearly as could be seen, just the same as that he had taken in order to reach the crag from which he had wigwagged the news to his chums alongside the stalled train.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They would feel confident that, as he meant to retrace his steps, he would follow the line of least resistance.