Chapter XII

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

any thing at all

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

an opposing military force

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

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

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

past form of “flare” — burn brightly

From this reading Fred flared up at once.

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From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

the act of departing

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

immediately past

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

engage in

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

a particular point in time

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

on one occasion

From this reading Fred flared up at once.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

go across or through

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

express in speech

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

not in physical motion

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But the events of the evening before still rankled in him, and he suddenly stopped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

male cat

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading A NEW ENEMY Tom Hicksley had caught sight of the three boys at the same moment, and from the spiteful look that came into his small eyes it was clear that he recognized Bobby and Fred.

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

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The boys looked at him coldly but did not speak, and Hicksley, on his part, seemed at first as though he were going to pass them without saying anything.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.

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

From this reading "So you're the butt-ins that mixed up in my affairs last night, are you?" he asked, in a tone that he tried to make sarcastic.