Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

(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 They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

past form of “bemoan” — regret strongly

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

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From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

not accessible to view

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

divisible by two

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

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

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

set afire or burning

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

most important element

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

and nothing more

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

without speaking

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He was inclined to blame Harry for the initial step.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This outlook had afforded them some occupation during the day, and even when night fell they stood together gazing silently out into the deserted street, lighted only by the brilliant moon.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

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

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In the distance, although the house was concealed from view by intervening buildings, they could see the American flag floating over the consulate.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

at the time that

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

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

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

which person or people

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading GENERAL SERANO MEETS CAPTAIN DYNAMITE The new cell in which the boys had been placed when the escape of Miss Juanita was discovered, looked out through its barred windows onto the main street of the little straggling town.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading They began now to feel that their position was critical, and Bert, who more easily yielded to the depressing effects of circumstances, bemoaned his fate and all the series of events that had led up to their present unenviable plight.