Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am beginning to think so myself.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

any thing at all

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "I am beginning to think so myself.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

a youthful male person

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

thoroughgoing

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

at any time

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

only a very short time before

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

a single distinct event

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

and nothing more

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

young domestic cat

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

-ing form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I am beginning to think so myself.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

information about recent and important events

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

unusual or striking

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

cut with a saw

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am beginning to think so myself.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I am beginning to think so myself.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

up to a particular time

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

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

From this reading "You are evidently monopolizing all the talent in that line just at present, so there is hardly any show for the rest of us.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

at the time that

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

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

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Hurry up and get through, Dick, so the field will be open.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

showing curiosity

From this reading There was that incident of the precious kitten which I saved from drowning, and through that secured my position in the bank; and to-day I was fortunate enough just to be Johnny on the spot when some one was needed to jump on that little blaze and put it out," returned the boy, wondering why the teller had waited to see him, and anticipating some news in connection with the matter they were planning in common.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A REMARKABLE BIT OF INTELLIGENCE "You certainly beat anything I ever saw when it comes to downright luck, and that's the truth, Dick," said Mr. Winslow, as he stepped out and joined the other when banking hours were done; which on this day was not until an unusually late hour.