Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

someone who attacks

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

(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 There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

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

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

a youthful male person

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

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

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

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

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

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

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

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 Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

full of life and energy

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

get rid of

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

be standing; be upright

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Snap knew that Ham and Carl were in far from a friendly humor.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Through one boy he had learned how Carl had been treated by his father, and through another how Andrew Felps had discovered that Ham had been his aggressor.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading The pair were conversing in an earnest fashion, but ceased their conversation as Snap came closer.

at the time that

From this reading THE EXPLOSION On the following afternoon Snap was walking down to the river front, on an errand for his father, when he caught sight of Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, under a lumber shed.

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

From this reading There had been a lively interview when Mr. Felps and Mr. Spink had met, and in the end the latter had said he would stand for all damage done.