Chapter V

from one side of something to the other

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

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

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

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

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

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

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

immediately past

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

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

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

exactly

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

in a prudent manner

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

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

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

a male human offspring

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

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

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "This is certainly like old times," remarked Roger, as the crowd sat in their dormitory.

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

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.

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

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

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

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I hope we have as much sport as we did last season."

at the time that

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

during the time that

From this reading The senator's son had spent two days in Washington with his father, while Phil had been settling up some affairs with his parent regarding the cargo of the _Stormy Petrel_.

which person or people

From this reading IN THE DORMITORY It took Dave several days to settle down and during that time he heard but little from Gus Plum and Nat Poole, who prudently kept their distance, awaiting the time when they might do Dave some injury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During those days Roger Morr and Phil Lawrence arrived, both hale and hearty from their trip with Dave across the Pacific.