Chapter XXV

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

with few mistakes

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

later than; following

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

anew

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

at or in the front

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All of them were delighted to see the cabin again.

in addition

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

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

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

for the reason that

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

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

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

carefully weighed

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

greatly pleased

From this reading All of them were delighted to see the cabin again.

in deplorable condition

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

cause to move by striking

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

a teeming multitude

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

and nothing more

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

on one occasion

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

in the near future

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All of them were delighted to see the cabin again.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All of them were delighted to see the cabin again.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

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

From this reading It may previously have appeared old and dilapidated in their eyes, but just now they forgot all that.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

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

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

(used informally) very small

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

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

From this reading All of them were delighted to see the cabin again.

at the time that

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

during the time that

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

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

From this reading “Nothing easier, once you get the hang of it,” laughed Elmer, pleased nevertheless because he had hit it so accurately; while Wee Willie also grinned, as though he considered that he also had occasion to pat himself on the back, seeing that he had fully agreed with Elmer’s deductions in the start.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Why, you came as straight as a bee could fly to its hive, after loading up with honey.”

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

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BACK AT THE CABIN AGAIN “Elmer, you’re sure a wizard when it comes to finding your way through the tall timber!” cried Perk, presently; “because there’s our jolly old cabin dead ahead.