Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

(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 All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

for the reason that

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

a boy or man

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

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

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

ten 10s

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

and nothing more

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

intended for the left hand

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

and nothing more

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

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

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

with speed

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

any competition

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

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

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

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

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

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

From this reading All they knew was that Miss Race had been held up and robbed only a few hundred feet from the gate and that the robber had disappeared in the bushes at the left-hand side of the road.

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

From this reading "We'll have to spread out," Teddy said in an excited voice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "There are five of us," he went on quickly, noticing that two more boys had come up from the lake on a run.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CHET PLAYS THE HERO The boys stopped at the gate of Three Towers Hall, not knowing just what to do next.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Probably the fellow doesn't expect to be followed, because he thinks there are only women and girls around Three Towers and he's probably around near here somewhere counting over his loot.