Chapter III

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

later than; following

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

(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 Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

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

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

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

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

any thing at all

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

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

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a youthful male person

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

past form of “budge” — move very slightly

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

deem to be

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

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

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

set up or found

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

not any; not one

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

according to the clock

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

arrange in a container

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

free from harm or evil

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

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From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a grounder that rolls along the infield

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

with speed

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

required or under orders

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

carry out

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading He was no mean athlete and had been accustomed to consider himself in good training, but after a day in the marsh the muscles of his back felt as though he had been lying on a corduroy road and allowing a full-sized steam roller to run over him.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The work itself was not so hard to understand or to follow, but the difficulties of the nature of the ground made it appear to him almost insurmountable.

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

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Each man in the party was supposed to carry a pack, all the properties of the camp being divided up into equal weights.

at the time that

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading Arising early in the morning, about half-past five o'clock, he found himself fully ready for breakfast, which was duly over by half-past six, when the work of making up the packs began.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.

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

From this reading FOOLING A RESCUE PARTY Roger speedily found that Field's remark to the effect that the "snipe-shoot" had better take place before the actual work started was really a merciful suggestion, for three or four days later, when the swamp survey was in progress, the boy found himself at night so tired that he would not have budged from the camp for anything smaller than a tiger.