Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

(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 Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

in addition

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

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

From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

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From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

a youthful male person

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

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From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

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

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

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From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

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

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

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

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

on one occasion

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

for a short time

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He also wrote to Mr. Meadows and asked him to announce the coming of the stranger to the Brimfield boys.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

carry out

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

a source of difficulty

From this reading GLEN AND BINNEY GET INTO TROUBLE.

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

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

at the time that

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

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

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he hunted up the interpreter, and went to the guard-house for a long talk with his captive friend.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The next day, when Glen announced the successful result of his efforts to Captain Winn, that officer informed him that he expected to be ordered East very shortly on special duty, when he would be willing to take charge of the Indian boy, and deliver him to Mr. Matherson in Brimfield.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Nothing could have suited Glen's plans better; and he at once wrote a long letter to his adopted father, telling him of all that had happened, and begging him to receive the young Indian for his sake.