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Chapter VI
HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT. "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds. "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other. "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for. In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.”
later than; following
From this reading “"Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.”
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading “"Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
later than; following
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
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From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
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From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
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From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
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From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
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From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
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From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
apart from; not including
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
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From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
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From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
truthful and trustworthy
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
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From this reading HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
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From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
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From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It looks so, on the face of it," replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING FOR THE MISSING SCOUT.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all our troop he's about the most harmless scout, except perhaps Jasper Merriweather.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But plague take it," argued Chatz, "for the life of me I just can't understand, suh, what those fellows would want to make a prisoner of poor Nat for.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Honest, now, Elmer, do you really believe that?" asked Chatz Maxfield, after staring at the scout master in a puzzled manner for half a dozen seconds.
