Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

(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 THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

United States ornithologist and artist (born in Haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of America (1785-1851)

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

a grant made by a law court

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

dearly loved

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is of no consequence.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

the act of departing

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

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

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

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

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading It is of no consequence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is of no consequence.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

in a northern direction

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

an insignificant place

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

by chance

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

express in words

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

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

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

push forcefully

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

male cat

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For aught I know he was going to ponder on the responsibility which had been thrust upon him by the scout powers that be, of judging stalking photographs preliminary to awarding the Audubon prize offered by the historical society in his home town.

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

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had no notion of where he was going; he was going nowhere in particular.

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

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps he was under the influence of a little pensive regret that the season was coming to an end and wished to have this lonely parting with his beloved hills and trees.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE "ALL BUT" SCOUT In that same hour, perhaps a little earlier or later, I cannot say, Tom Slade, having finished his duties for the day, strolled along the lake shore away from camp and struck into the woods which extended northward as far as the Dansville road.