Chapter X · Sam Rejects a Proffered Olive Branch

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

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

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From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

plural of “constructor” — someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

be behind; approve of

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

moving swiftly

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

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

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

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

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

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

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

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

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

not able to be found

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

not any; not one

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

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

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

more desirable than another

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

without much difficulty

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

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

From this reading Of a Saturday, bright and early, Sam and his followers set out for the lake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

male cat

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

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

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

tell voluntarily

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

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

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.

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

From this reading Only Poke and Step were missing, both having pleaded their exceedingly pressing duties as constructors of a flying machine, and having agreed, readily enough, to endorse the others’ choice of a site for the camp.

which person or people

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

cheerful compliance

From this reading Lon had suggested a willingness to carry the club to the lake in the big car, but Sam had preferred a hike, it being his first care to keep his chums occupied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Shark marched along with his usual air of indifference, but Tom Orkney and Herman Boyd, who had some inkling of Sam’s real problem and his efforts to solve it, showed both interest and enthusiasm.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Trojan was in the party, hardly as a volunteer and yet making no objection.