Chapter VI

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

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

the state of being absent

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

later than; following

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was the food losses, of course, that were the most serious.

someone who is a detective

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

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

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

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

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

one or the other of two

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading It was the food losses, of course, that were the most serious.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

assemble or get together

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

and nothing more

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

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

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

engage in

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the food losses, of course, that were the most serious.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

past form of “reassemble” — assemble once again, after taking something apart

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

past form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

except for; apart from

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It was the food losses, of course, that were the most serious.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

hard to endure

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

precisely as stated

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

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

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

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

From this reading It was the food losses, of course, that were the most serious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Purdick, in his capacity of camp cook, knelt to gather up what he could of the scattered flour and corn meal, but there wasn’t very much of either that could be salvaged.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

during the time that

From this reading While Purdick was trying to save some of the eatables, Larry and Dick reassembled the scattered dunnage and camp equipment, endeavoring to make some estimate of the length and breadth of the disaster.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading “Just see here!” said Dick, picking up the mineralogy book which was lying open and face down at some distance from the general wreck, with a lot of the leaves partly torn out.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading SHORT RATIONS After the first burst of wrathful astoundment at finding their camp wrecked and looted, the three victims of whatever fury it was that had visited the gorge in their absence began to count up their losses.