Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

having companions or an escort

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

a boy or man

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

the organ of sight

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

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From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

the act of giving

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

not any; not one

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

and nothing more

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

by chance

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

publicly displayed

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

more desirable than another

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading RED PLAYS THE PART OF THE CRAFTY FOX.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading But then Matt Tubbs was not the only one who accompanied the leader.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But Elmer preferred to have him under his own eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

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

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

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

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.

which person or people

From this reading WHEN the acting scout-master thus asked the recognized bully of Fairfield to accompany him, he had several good reasons for the step, strange as it might seem to Mark and the others, who fancied that possibly Matt should be posted at some distance where he was likely to do no harm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, the scheme upon which he was embarked was tinged with more or less danger; and Matt was a husky chap, capable of giving a good account of himself.