Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

at or in the front

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

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

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

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

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

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 As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

absolutely essential

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

not any; not one

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

on one occasion

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

above and across; more than

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading As officers Jack and Fred had many duties to perform.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

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

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

two times

From this reading Once or twice they caught the ex-lieutenant and his crony gazing at them furtively, but to this they paid scant attention.

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

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

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

From this reading Both were satisfied that these two unworthies were the guilty parties.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

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

From this reading AT CAMP BARLIGHT There was so much to do in the morning, getting breakfast, taking down the tents and packing them in the motor trucks, and doing other necessary things, that the Rovers got no opportunity to talk over the stirring events of the night before.

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

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.

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

From this reading Jack and Fred noticed that Gabe Werner and Bill Glutts were in their usual places in the company ahead of them.