Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

(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 "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

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

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

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

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

occurring by chance

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

possessing sweep

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

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

From this reading "And by the look of things, I begin to think we'll be lucky if we get out with a whole skin."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

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

From this reading "Perhaps we would have done better had we remained at the Wilbur lodge."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The fire will certainly lick out a big portion of the forest," answered Dale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading "Never mind, we have the horses and can go back, if the worst comes to the worst."

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

From this reading THE RAGING OF THE ELEMENTS "This looks as if the whole camp would be swept away!" cried Owen, as he and Dale hurried back to the cabin with the others.