Chapter IV · Tree Hay and a Jaguar

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “But here we are.”

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But here we are.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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

From this reading “And here we go to work.”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

the central and largest of the four main islands of Japan; between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean; regarded as the Japanese mainland

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

and nothing more

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

above and across; more than

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

absolutely still

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

carry out

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Didn’t expect us back, that’s sure,” said Johnny.

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

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But here we are.”

which person or people

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Aside from slight damage done by a band of wild pigs, who in their search for food had rooted their way into the cook shack, the camp up the Rio Hondo was just as the boys had left it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”

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

From this reading “It’s quite evident,” said Pant with a grin, “that Daego, or whoever it was that brought our work here to an end, thought there was time enough to come over and take possession.”