Chapter XXII

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

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

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

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

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

for the reason that

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

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From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

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

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

without stop or interruption

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

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

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

an opposing military force

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

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From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

being at close quarters

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

an expression of greeting

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

the middle of the day

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

delivered from danger

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

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

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

witty remark

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

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

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

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

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

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

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.

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

From this reading Then they were rescued, Bobby and Fred being of the rescuing party.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

soldiers collectively

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

up to a particular time

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

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

From this reading The former had the advantage because of their entrenchments on the island, but Hi Letterblair was not a bad general, and Barry and his helpers were often put to it to hold the enemy in check.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT BOBBY SAID The battle between the Rockledge and the Belden Schools continued furiously until noon.

at the time that

From this reading At one time when the Rockledge troops made a sally, four of them were captured and were held prisoners for an hour.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Altogether the snow-battle was carried on in good temper, but there could not help being some rough work, especially when it came to hand-to-hand encounters.