Chapter XV

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

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

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

the act of closing something

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

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

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

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

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

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

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

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From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

apart from; not including

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

more quickly

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

give free rein to

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

engage in

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

in your mind

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

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

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

not any; not one

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

on one occasion

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

any competition

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

move hurridly

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

dependable

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

carry out

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading More than once did Elmer mentally take himself to task for not starting out much sooner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

a source of difficulty

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Even another precious half hour of daylight might have proven of considerable value to them; but then Elmer knew it was useless now to indulge in vain regrets.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

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

From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM So plain was the trail of the wanderer that they had no trouble in following it at quite a rapid pace.

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

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, Elmer calculated that they were proceeding even faster than Perk himself had gone along; for as a rule the stout chum was not prone to make speed except when circumstances demanded that he let himself out—in a baseball game; or it might be a sack race for a prize.

during the time that

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.

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

From this reading The afternoon was closing in, and it would not be a great while before night came on.