Chapter XVII

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.

plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.

throw carelessly

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

planning or plotting in advance of acting

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

by good fortune

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

made afraid

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

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

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

arrange in a container

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

young tree

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

being of use or service

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

meat from a calf

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

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

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

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

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

in or at the place that

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

during the time that

From this reading Not trusting the guide to pack the provisions Tad took that task upon himself, while his companions, with the exception of Stacy Brown, were getting the other equipment together for a hurried move.

which person or people

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BATTLING WITH A GREAT FLOOD Fortunately for the Pony Rider outfit, Tad Butler's forethought had saved much of their provisions, for the "chuck" had been suspended from the crotch of a sapling where it now swung high and dry above the water that was swirling below it.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Billy Veal, in the present emergency, was about as useful as a wooden man.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Too frightened to keep his mind on his work, whatever he did he did badly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Who was the man who recommended Chops to you, Professor?" called Tad.