Chapter XIII

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

later than; following

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

form a curve

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

cause to be bored

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

of short duration or distance

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

set up or found

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

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

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

according to the clock

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

and nothing more

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

in the near future

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

a special situation

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading There they ate dinner and afterward spent two hours “doing” the Military Academy.

up to a particular time

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

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

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading In brief, then, they made an early start the morning after the escape from Mr. Ewing and the arm of the law, and were soon rounding the bend in the river opposite Peekskill.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading By one o’clock they were in sight of West Point and so kept on until they found a mooring at the steamboat pier.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Dick declared that if they didn’t see another thing, that alone was worth the whole trip, and the rest agreed with him.

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

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

produce a literary work

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CHUB TRIES A NEW BAIT I could write in detail of the next three days, but the narrative would only bore you, for nothing of special interest happened.