Chapter XXII · Blazing a Forest Trail

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "I guess he has not gone far," said Ned.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess he has not gone far," said Ned.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

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

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

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

From this reading "Where is that guide?"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

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

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

by chance

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

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From this reading "I guess he has not gone far," said Ned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I guess he has not gone far," said Ned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

move upward

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I guess he has not gone far," said Ned.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Maybe he has gone home," suggested Stacy.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

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

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where is that guide?"

during the time that

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

a young child

From this reading "I thought I knew my way about in the woods, but I find I don't know as much as a yearling," answered Rector.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Every time you turn around the scenery has shifted," complained Tad Butler, as the four boys stood on a rise of ground gazing this way and that for familiar signs, while waiting for the guide, with whom they had been out hunting and studying woodcraft.