Chapter XXII

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

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

(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 RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

the two together, not just one

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

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

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

put to death as punishment

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

start firing a weapon

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading They had but a meagre supply of wood, and their kitchen fire was without a shelter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

not any; not one

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

by chance

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

a full supply

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

with little or no delay

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading They had but a meagre supply of wood, and their kitchen fire was without a shelter.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They had but a meagre supply of wood, and their kitchen fire was without a shelter.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

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

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

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

From this reading But, though the tent was dry as a hay loft, there were several deficiencies.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

at the time that

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

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

From this reading "Why did we not think of this before?"

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wind and rain were both chilly; and, it was plain, that without somebody’s getting wet they must content themselves with a cold breakfast, and a shivering day.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They had but a meagre supply of wood, and their kitchen fire was without a shelter.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading They had but a meagre supply of wood, and their kitchen fire was without a shelter.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading RAINY DAY--THE KITCHEN AND FIRE--HUNTING THE OPOSSUM It was fortunate for the young adventurers that they had executed so promptly their intended work upon the tent, for though they had no heavy wind, the rain poured down during the whole night; and when they arose next morning, the sky was full of low scudding clouds, which promised plenty of rain for all that day, and perhaps for days to come.