Chapter III · Good Man Friday

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

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

shining intensely

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

a range of the Appalachians to the west of the Hudson in southeastern New York; includes many popular resort areas

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

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From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

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

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

and nothing more

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.

caught or fixed

From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

the act of swimming

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

a large gathering of people

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

up to a particular time

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

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

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

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

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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

From this reading But only Westy would remain till it was finished.

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

From this reading A clamorous throng would start blazing a trail back into the mountains and for the first mile or two there would be more scouts to do the blazing than there were trees to be blazed.

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From this reading But Westy Martin stuck and became Uncle Jeb’s right-hand man.

in or at the place that

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scouts liked to be with Uncle Jeb and help him, but they shared these enjoyments with other diversions, rowing, swimming, and visits to Leeds and Catskills where they conducted masterly assaults upon ice-cream parlors and frankfurter stands, and satiated themselves with movies.

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

From this reading A score of enthusiastic scouts would help in the starting of a new cabin.