Chapter V · The Chums Show Their Mettle

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

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

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

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

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

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

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

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

a young eagle

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

inquire into

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

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

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

not accessible to view

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

a brief written record

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was safer than by muleback: some of the passes were quite narrow and dangerous, although he could show the best ones to them.

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

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.

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

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

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

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

at the time that

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

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

From this reading Bill had shown them their map, which he had kept out of Mr. Grey’s note when he coaxed the eaglet to his camp.

during the time that

From this reading In Cuzco, while final plans were made and supplies were being assembled, the chums were free, for several days, to explore.

which person or people

From this reading The map did not mean much to them, but to Bill, who had already gone alone over the passes to be sure there was a hidden city, the map was quite clear.

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

From this reading They would go on foot over the mountains, he said.