used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
airtightadjectiveUS /ˈertaɪt/
having no weak points
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
(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 Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
antisepticadjectiveUS /ˌæntəˈseptɪk/
thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading If he had harbored any doubts as to his success, he banished them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
(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 Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
put or send forth
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
CheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
clothing in general
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If he had harbored any doubts as to his success, he banished them.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
coins made of gold
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
harboredverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərd/
past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading If he had harbored any doubts as to his success, he banished them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
not any; not one
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
PESTILENTadjective
exceedingly harmful
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
regalianounUS /rɪˈɡeɪljə/
paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
Roscoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
ruefuladjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
RUNSnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He slipped on an old coat, into the pocket of which he put his flashlight, some matches in an airtight box, his scout knife and a little bottle of antiseptic.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If he had harbored any doubts as to his success, he banished them.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
carry out
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
male cat
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL RUNS THROUGH A PESTILENT PLACE If Tom had entertained any lingering misgivings as to his path of duty, he cast them from him now.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Uncle Sam, poor bleeding, gallant France, and the voice of the scout, had all spoken to him out of the face of the wonderful Gold Cross, and he wanted no better authority than this for something which he must do in order to be off on his errand.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cheerfully removing his holiday regalia, he donned a faded and mended khaki suit and a pair of worn trousers, and as he did so he gave a little rueful chuckle at the thought of poor Roscoe struggling with the tangled thicket in a regular suit of clothes and without any of the facilities that a scout would be sure to take.
