Chapter VI · Chapter 6

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

anew

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

a social unit living together

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

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From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

a small worthless amount

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "More than likely."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

a person who fells trees

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "More than likely."

a form of address for a man

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

take up or begin anew

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

express a supposition

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure I don't know, Randy," was the slow reply.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "More than likely."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

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

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Having the same name, it looks to me as if this Uncle Barney, as they call him, might be some relative of Ruth's family," said Fred.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Evidently he was very bitter over something."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

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

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

at the time that

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEEP IN THE WOODS "What do you suppose was the reason that old lumberman didn't want to hear Mr. Stevenson's name mentioned?" questioned Randy of Jack, about half an hour later, when the four cadets were tramping through the woods again to resume their hunting.