Chapter VI

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

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

(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 She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

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

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

to say again or imitate

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

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From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

set up or found

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

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

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

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

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

temporary military shelter

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

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

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

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From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

a small worthless amount

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

and nothing more

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

the local environment

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

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

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

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

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading THE ECHO CAPTURED FLORETTA had intended to hunt for treasure, hoping to get something more valuable than the brass button that her mother had found.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading There was a pause, and then a voice more distant replied.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

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

From this reading She was not at all afraid of Jack Tiverton, but of those larger boys she was not quite sure.

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

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.

in or at the place that

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If I find it, I'll put it where it will be safe," he said.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As she knelt beneath the window she could hear only the voices of the boys that were nearest to the hut, and hearing only parts of their conversation, she could not understand what the first speaker expected to find.