Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

(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 For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

greatly pleased

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

divisible by two

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

set up or found

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

destroyed or killed

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

only a very short time before

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

the abode of a hermit

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

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

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

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

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

not any; not one

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

the middle of the day

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

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

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

and nothing more

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the local environment

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

a full supply

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

not used up

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

-ing form of “scare” — cause fear in

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

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

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

a light informal meal

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

in the near future

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

walk stiffly

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

not in physical motion

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

carry out

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

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

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

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

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

the upper part of anything

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

in the direction of

From this reading ED CARLYLE, SCOUT Ed lost no time in making most of the daylight still remaining to get a good start around the mountain toward Hermitage Rest.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

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

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

plural of “vulture” — any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

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From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

at the time that

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

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

From this reading He crashed along through the undergrowth often scaring up wild rabbits and other small animals which on another occasion he would have delighted to stalk, but now his heart was so heavy he hardly noticed them as he hastened on.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.

Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

showing curiosity

From this reading He could not help wondering what Mr. Wilde and the camera man would think when they returned to camp and found not only no supper but no scouts.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Ed had been tramping the woods since morning, with only a light snack at noon, as both he and Westy had looked forward to a good dinner with plenty of fish that night, but now their fish lay abandoned on the rocks, no doubt making a meal for the vultures, and Ed had no time, even if he had brought along his tackle, to stop and catch fish for his own supper.

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

From this reading For a time this was easy, as the setting sun gave an easy guide to the points of the compass, but before he had gone far down the slope the sun had dropped out of sight behind a mountain top, and as there was only the vaguest trail in these wild parts, Ed soon realized it would take all his scout knowledge to find his way at all.