Chapter IX

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

(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 IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

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From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

without stop or interruption

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

divisible by two

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

the act of departing

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

a small worthless amount

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

engage in

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

the force of workers available

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

above and across; more than

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

with speed

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

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

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

have in common

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

up to a particular time

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

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

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

precisely as stated

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The visitors did not come until supper was done, and everything was eaten up; not even a bit of fish was left over.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So the Blairs had to go to their stores and find something they could get ready quickly, and something very hearty as well.

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

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

during the time that

From this reading "These fellows are as hungry as hunters," Mr. Blair said, while the men were washing up in the lake and getting ready for supper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading IN CAMP (CONTINUED) There was a wait of a week before the camp stove could arrive, and during that time, Jack took lessons in all sorts of cooking, and learned to make a number of good things; and this was fortunate, for one day two friends of his father surprised them; they were on their way to a camp farther in the woods, and wanted to stay a night and a day with the Blairs before going on.

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

From this reading This meant that there were four people to cook for instead of two, and it needed all the experience Jack had to do his share of the work.