Chapter XX

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

side by side

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

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

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

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

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

show off

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

brought into existence

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

wanted intensely

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

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From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

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

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a small worthless amount

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

the force of workers available

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

absolutely essential

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

something you have to do

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

occurring in pairs or as a pair

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a course of conduct

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

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

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

a small stream

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

an educational institution

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

try to get or reach

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

and nothing more

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

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

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

past form of “still” — make calm or still

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

closely encircling

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

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From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

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

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

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

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The sound of conversation had grown much louder, accompanied by the swishing of bushes, as two or more persons continued to follow some sort of narrow path undoubtedly leading to this wonderful little rivulet.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

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

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

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

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

at the time that

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

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

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading ON THE ENCIRCLING CLIFF Considering the fact that neither of the two Service men could boast of having graduated from the school of born scouts, and that their education along the line of the crafty pioneers was a bit off-color, it was simply wonderful how successfully they managed to creep into the thickest of the surrounding heavy growth without making any noticeable noise to betray the fact of their passage.

an established custom

From this reading Now the speakers must have reached their goal, for the voices were stilled, as though the men might be lying flat, and quenching their thirst in something purer than the poor stuff with which they were probably wont to seek the much desired kick.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading When Jack fancied they had covered sufficient ground he gave Perk a signal with his foot--an old trick with the well paired couple that they had worked to advantage on numerous occasions.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Thereupon, when Jack halted his snake-like progress, the other glided alongside; and thus they lay so close together that if necessary they could exchange a few words in whispers, although most likely Jack would forego this privilege.