Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

later than; following

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading We'll seem to be more among them, and of them.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading We'll seem to be more among them, and of them.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

(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 "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

a youthful male person

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

recognizable; marked

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

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

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

start firing a weapon

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

the act of departing

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

a farewell remark

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

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

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

a large number or amount

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

above and across; more than

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

arrange in a container

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

by chance

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

a full supply

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We'll seem to be more among them, and of them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

carry out

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

a vagrant

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

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

From this reading OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS Two days after the triumph over the Boy Scouts in the test of the trip to Twin Peaks and back, and bidding good-bye regretfully to Long Lake, the girls started on the long tramp that was to take them through the mountains and to the valley below them on the other side.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

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

From this reading We'll seem to be more among them, and of them.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.

at the time that

From this reading I know my own pack is going to feel heavy enough when we strike some of the real climbing later on."

in or to any place at all

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I should think we could do much better, too, in the way of interesting others in the Camp Fire," said Margery, "if we stay at farm houses or wherever they will take us in.

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

From this reading "I've decided not to try to do any camping on the trip," said Eleanor, "We could have more fun that way, perhaps, but it would mean carrying a lot more, and I think the loads we've got are plenty big enough.