Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

(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 "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading "Suits me.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

a male human offspring

From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading "Suits me.

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From this reading 'Tain't our choice to come home," replied his son.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

(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 "Well, why don't ye?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading "We'd like nothing better than to sleep there, too," said Yan.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.

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

From this reading IN THE WOODS I Really in the Woods "Ye seem to waste a powerful lot o' time goin' up an' down to yer camp; why don't ye stay thayer altogether?" said Raften one day, in the colourless style that always worried every one, for they did not know whether it was really meant or was mere sarcasm.