used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
anew
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
appendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
aviator's
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From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
the lower side of anything
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
Elmer
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From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
How
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From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
life-saver
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From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
not any; not one
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
off-handadverb
without preparation
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
parachutenounUS /ˈperəʃuːt/
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
SACKINGnounUS /ˈsækɪŋ/
coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
express in words
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
STORE-HOUSE
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From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
straddledverbUS /ˈstrædəld/
past form of “straddle” — sit or stand astride of
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
a special situation
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
the upper part of anything
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If no other place shows up I might climb to the top of the tower on the old house, and jump off there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
the act of using
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
we're
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From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
at the time that
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
in or at the place that
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All I hope is," he went on to say, when Elmer chanced to come around close to where he straddled a log, and did some heavy sewing with the toughest waxed string he could use, "that I find a chance to try out this thing again while we're in this region.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading SACKING THE FOREST STORE-HOUSE TOBY had insisted upon stowing that wonderful aeroplane appendix which he called an "aviator's life-saver parachute," in the bottom of the wagon when starting out on this camping trip.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was working at it while helping to keep camp the first afternoon after their arrival.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How high would you guess, off-hand, that might be, Elmer?"
