Chapter XX

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

the state of being absent

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

to come or go into

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

a boy or man

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

and nothing more

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

staying power

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

showing little emotion

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

a full supply

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

short and plump

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

with speed

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

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

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Snadder fought hard, much harder than the pudgy, slow, phlegmatic Blinky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

two times

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

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

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

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

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

at the time that

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The wide open door permitted plenty of light to enter the shack, and when the tramps were lying on the floor of the place they had an opportunity of seeing that reinforcements of considerable quantity had arrived during their absence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading FORCING A CONFESSION The two tramps were thrown to the ground quickly, and just as quickly were the towel-made ropes wrapped about their arms and legs, trussing them tightly and safely against any further struggles.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Twice the tall fellow tried to bite the boys on the wrists or hands as they worked, and was so savage that Frank gave him a sharp slap in the face with his hand in order to quiet him and to let him know this was not a mere boy’s prank.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How do you fellows feel as captives now?”