Chapter VII

having fair knowledge of

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a theatrical performer

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

the past participle of “be”

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the supreme effort one can make

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(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 "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

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From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

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From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

all through a period, or at some point within it

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with no protection or shield

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

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From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

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From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'd like to get my hands on that young man."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

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go across or through

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a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

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From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

express in words

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

a special situation

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "You see, I don't know how far this thing extends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

tested and proved useful or correct

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a source of difficulty

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.

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

From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

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From this reading "You wouldn't like it any better than I would," returned Dave, grimly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, if what you say is true I've been swindled," declared the storekeeper finally.

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

From this reading MORE TROUBLE Dave and Roger spent the best part of half an hour in Asa Dickley's store, and during that time our hero and his chum gave the particulars of how they had become acquainted with Ward Porton, and how the young moving-picture actor had tried to pass himself off as the real Dave Porter, and how he had been exposed and had disappeared.