used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
(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 "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The other laughed aloud in a scoffing way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
don't
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From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
GatlingnounUS /ˈɡætlɪŋ/
United States inventor of the first rapid firing gun (1818-1903)
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
I'd
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From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
I'm
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From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The other laughed aloud in a scoffing way.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
engage in
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other laughed aloud in a scoffing way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
palsnounUS /pælz/
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
express in words
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
scoffingnoun
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading The other laughed aloud in a scoffing way.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
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 FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
they're
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From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I hope they're not hovering around our camp, to make trouble for the boys," observed Frank, shaking his head.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The other laughed aloud in a scoffing way.
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
which person or people
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE FIRST CAMP SUPPER "They don't seem to be around," said Jerry, when he and his chum had covered at least half the distance to the lumber camp, without seeing a sign of the three fellows who had tried to dispute their advance in the morning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "All I can say is, I'm mighty sorry for Pet and his pals if they try that sort of business when that criminal of a Bluff is sitting there with his Gatling gun, ready for work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I'd sooner face a tiger, honest I would, than that instrument of destruction.
