Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

moving forward

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a formal public statement

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

recognizable; marked

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

the act of discovering something

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

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From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

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

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

in a gruff manner

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

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

From this reading "Humph!

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

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a boy or man

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

come together

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

not divisible by two

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

a human being

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

on the contrary

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

cut with a saw

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

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

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

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

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

propel through the air

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

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

From this reading The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn's house.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Slid part way, and climbed the rest," answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

(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 FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

in or at the place that

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

which person or people

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, how'd you get here?" asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn's face.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading FENN'S ODD DISCOVERY Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth.