Chapter VI · Stranded

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From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

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

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

any thing at all

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

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

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

a small nail

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

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From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

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From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

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From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

play boisterously

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

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

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

immediately past

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

come together

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

not any; not one

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

recurring again and again

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

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

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

travel through water

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

the act of swimming

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

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

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

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

From this reading Although known to have no employment, he was reported always with enough money in his pocket.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

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

From this reading They learned that a sailor by the last name of Fagan frequently was seen with Eddie.

the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

From this reading Annoyed by the manner in which they had been treated by Paper Bag Eddie and his friend “Frisk,” the two Cubs interested themselves in making a few inquiries along the waterfront.

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

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

at the time that

From this reading “I’m as sure as anything Fagan was in the motorboat that struck us,” Dan repeated to Brad one afternoon when the two boys were at the river preparing for a swim.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Three days elapsed during which Brad, Dan and the other Cubs spent much time at the “Y” and at the river practicing for the final swimming meet of the year with Den 1.