Chapter XV

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

in addition

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Don and his Aunt Martha were in bed when the firing began.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

exhale hard

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

rid of obstructions

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

start firing a weapon

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Don and his Aunt Martha were in bed when the firing began.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

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

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

march in a procession

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading Don and his Aunt Martha were in bed when the firing began.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

held or filled or in use

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

male cat

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading No doubt they were busy with other things, for the month of March began in a way that promised to keep the Redcoats and the Tories occupied for some little time.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On the night of the second the Continental batteries opened fire on the town.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But whatever Snell’s plan was, he and Tom were slow in carrying it out.

at the time that

From this reading Don and his Aunt Martha were in bed when the firing began.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.

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

From this reading MARCH WINDS BLOW It was clear that Snell’s idea of the “best way” to punish Don and his aunt was a way that would also punish Hawkins, with whom Snell was now on the bitterest of hostile terms; the two soldiers neither spoke nor so much as glanced at each other.