Chapter X

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

give sanction to

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

for the reason that

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading But they had not much time for thinking or for planning excuses.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

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From this reading UNCLE FRED.

made afraid

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

only a very short time before

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But they had not much time for thinking or for planning excuses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

and nothing more

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading But they had not much time for thinking or for planning excuses.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

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From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

with speed

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

having a supporting base

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

express in words

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

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

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading But they had not much time for thinking or for planning excuses.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But they had not much time for thinking or for planning excuses.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

in the direction of

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE FRED.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

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

From this reading THE boys were frightened enough themselves now, and their only thought was to get to land as quickly as possible and find help for Bertie.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They hardly knew whether they were most relieved or most alarmed to see that their uncle had now come down to the shore, and was standing with Queenie and Phil, waiting for the boat to come back.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were glad he had come, because he would know what to do with Bertie; but they had an uneasy feeling that he would not approve their treatment of him, and their own consciences began to tell them that they had not acted well towards the helpless child.