Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

(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 "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

in addition

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "They are our enemies," answered Spouter.

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

From this reading "They are our enemies," answered Spouter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

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

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

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

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

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

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

the first light of day

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading "They are our enemies," answered Spouter.

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

your parents

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

set up or found

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

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

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

someone who hunts game

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

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

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

a small worthless amount

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

the literary culture

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

and nothing more

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "They are our enemies," answered Spouter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

a wrapped container

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

made afraid

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

carry out

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I guess their folks ought to take 'em in hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

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

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

at the time that

From this reading "They did all sorts of mean things at Colby Hall, and when they were found out Werner got so scared that he ran away and never came back."

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

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

during the time that

From this reading LETTERS FROM HOME While Gif was sorting out the mail, which included not only letters but also several packages which had been sent by parcel post, Jack and Spouter told the old hunter about the coming of the two bullies to the Lodge, and how they had sneaked away at daybreak.

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

From this reading "Accordin' to that, them fellers can't be very good friends o' yourn," remarked the old hunter dryly.