Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

anew

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Did you see Jumbo put him on his back?

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Did you see Jumbo put him on his back?

put on clothes

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading “That big goat,” was the reply.

the act of departing

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

of great mass; huge and bulky

From this reading “Did you see Jumbo put him on his back?

and nothing more

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

the sound of laughing

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Did you see Jumbo put him on his back?

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “That big goat,” was the reply.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

express in words

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

a person, without saying who

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

a swing used by circus acrobats

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

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

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

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

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

look attentively

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

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

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.

at the time that

From this reading He had just about made up his mind that it was safe for him to start out again when he overheard some talking near at hand that caused him not only to pause, but to shrink into the smallest space he could in the darkest corner of his hiding-place.

in or at the place that

From this reading BILLY IN DANGER From his hiding-place in the big box, Billy could look into the section of the tent where the performances were now going on, could see the clown in his outlandish dress, hear the shouts of laughter that followed his remarks, observe the bare-back riding, and watch the trapeze performers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What are you looking for, Mike?” he heard someone say in a deep voice.