Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

later than; following

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

(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 "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

refuse to comply

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

carefully weighed

From this reading Jasper Williams considered it well, but did not seem too sanguine.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading Jasper Williams considered it well, but did not seem too sanguine.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

a short coat

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

and nothing more

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jasper Williams considered it well, but did not seem too sanguine.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

and nothing more

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

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

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading Jasper Williams considered it well, but did not seem too sanguine.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Jasper Williams considered it well, but did not seem too sanguine.

fastened with stitches

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

express in words

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Of course I'll be only too glad to put my name on it, if only we can get out of this bad scrape," the scout declared, after he had heard the story, and shaken the hands of Dick and Roger Armstrong many times.

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

(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 "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At that Roger remembered to tell the scout what a slender hope he and his cousin were hugging to their hearts.

at the time that

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading A DESPERATE SITUATION THE surprise of Jasper Williams was overwhelming when he learned that these two lads had braved the dangers of the wilderness, week in and week out, just to find him, so as to get his signature to a document which Dick carried, safely sewed inside the lining of his hunting jacket.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."

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

From this reading "I know François Lascelles only too well, and it would give me great pleasure to balk his little game; but just now, my brave lads, it looks as if we'd furnish sport for the heathen at the torture post before many days go by; they're feeling so angry at the whites for coming up here into their country without first making all manner of presents to them."