Chapter XVI · Pant Sets a Trap

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

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

(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 Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

a youthful male person

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

try to manage without help

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

set up or found

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

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

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

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

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

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

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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 Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

use a knife on

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

standing still

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

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

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

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

From this reading He had learned these tactics in a summer military camp.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading Why was he doing this?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

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

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The evening following his trip down the river to Daego’s stationary engine, during the twilight hour Pant might have been found in the largest bunk house of the camp.

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

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

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

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why was he doing this?

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Now, with five-foot mahogany clubs in lieu of guns and bayonets, his Caribs were being taught to stab and fend, to dodge and swing, and to perform all those tricks that saved many a Yankee boy at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood.

but in spite of that

From this reading A tropical wilderness seemed a queer place for one to be teaching bayonet practice, yet that was exactly what he was doing.