Chapter IV

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

let fall to the ground

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

give expression to

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

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

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

take the midday meal

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

engage in

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

a particular point in time

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

the act of receiving

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

new

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

Identical; not different.

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

not often

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

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

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

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

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

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

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

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

From this reading For the moment he quite forgot his recent curiosity to know what was in the letter, the receipt of which had caused Jack to smile; and which moreover had certain familiar marks about it to make Perk feel certain it came from Headquarters.

during the time that

From this reading BY SPECIAL DELIVERY Somewhat to the disappointment of Perk his comrade did not evince any haste about opening his letter, thrusting the same into his pocket, while he washed his hands, and brushed his hair.

which person or people

From this reading Of course such a proposition appealed strongly to Perk, who was seldom able to resist a call to meals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading "Somehow I seem to be as hungry as a wolf," Jack remarked; "and as it's long past our usual time for lunch I move we drop around to our beanery, and lay in some stores in the way of chow."

the day immediately before today

From this reading "Queer heow a feller c'n nigh 'bout forget certain stirrin' events in his past," he observed with a shake of his head; "an' suddenly have the same bob up in his mind, as clear as if they might a happened on'y yesterday."