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Chapter V
AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free. "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly. "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do. Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you. Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
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From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
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From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
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From this reading "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
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From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen, Nat," said Dave, sternly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
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From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maybe Mrs. Wadsworth will call an officer, and anyway all the girls and the boys will be down on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you make a noise it will be the worse for you, for it will bring the others here, and then we'll tell about what you tried to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT NIAGARA FALLS "See here, I want you to let me alone!" stormed Nat Poole, and he tried to jerk himself free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, if you want Phil and me to keep this a secret, you've got to come along with us."
