Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

(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 "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

a mildly windy state of the air

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

attract; cause to be enamored

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

divisible by two

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

set up or found

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

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

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

past form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

with speed

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

express a supposition

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

male cat

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

vigorous and animated

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you know all the highways and byways and right ways and left ways and every which ways for miles and miles around," Hervey Willetts said.

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

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

at the time that

From this reading "I guess they were right when they said you'd be a good guide, philosopher, and friend, hey?"

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading "They told me down in camp that if I need a guide, philosopher, and friend, I'd better run you down, or up----" "If you'd gone a little to the left you'd have found it easier," Tom said, in his usual matter-of-fact manner.

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

From this reading He was a wholesome, vivacious boy, this Willetts, with a breeziness which seemed to captivate even his sober companion, and if Tom had felt any slight annoyance at being thus overhauled by a comparative stranger, the feeling quickly passed in the young scout's cheery company.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading HERVEY LEARNS SOMETHING They strolled on through the woods together, the younger boy's gayety and enthusiasm showing in pleasing contrast to Tom's stolid manner.