Chapter XXI · The Arrest

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

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

(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 In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

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

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

of grey tinged with blue

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

not accessible to view

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

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From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

a quick look

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

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

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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 The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

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

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

engage in

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

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

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

keeping a secret or furtive watch

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

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

From this reading Let’s steal up and do a little spying ourselves.”

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

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

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.

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

From this reading In our present capacity as detectives I feel that we’re justified in using any means at all to trap this old codger.

at the time that

From this reading The cheerful glow was fading from the sky when Don and Bobby Dunlap started out in quest of mild adventure.

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

From this reading The boys walked leisurely—in fact so leisurely that when Don Hale had his first glimpse of the three majestic oaks which concealed the old farmhouse from view, Venus, the evening star, was making its sparkling presence known in the bluish-gray firmament.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “See here, Donny,” almost whispered Bobby, “I don’t think we ought to make this a conventional visit.