Chapter XIII

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

carefully weighed

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

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

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

being one more than ten

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

set up or found

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

and nothing more

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ANOTHER TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

according to the clock

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a person, without saying who

From this reading “If nothing does it means that somebody is on to our movements,” Bob declared.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading They had secured from Jacques an extra cot for Kernertok although the old Indian had insisted that a rug was a good enough bed for him.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading ANOTHER TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN.

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

From this reading ANOTHER TRIP UP THE MOUNTAIN.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

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

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Eleven o’clock found the four friends, for the boys always considered Sicum as one of them whenever he was present, waiting in the cabin for the show to begin, as Jack put it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Bet you nothing happens,” Jack said just as the clock struck the hour.