Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

(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 Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

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From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

being four more than forty

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Porcupine Hill was four miles from Lakefarm.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Porcupine Hill was four miles from Lakefarm.

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From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

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From this reading Porcupine Hill was four miles from Lakefarm.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

above and across; more than

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

an artist who paints

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

precisely, exactly

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

an educational institution

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

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

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

not in physical motion

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

free from ambiguity

From this reading Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

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

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

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

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

in the direction of

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

not solved

From this reading The mystery remained still unsolved, but it seemed certain that any suspicion directed toward Hal was entirely unjust.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

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

From this reading THE "PAINTER" A few days later the promised trip up Porcupine Hill was taken.

(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 Meanwhile Hal, by his frank and straightforward manner, established himself in the confidence of Miles so well as to remove all doubt as to his innocence regarding the disappearance of the nuggets.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading An early start was made, the forty-four boys of the school, clad in semi-warlike uniforms, looking like a company of young soldiers as they marched over the hills to the south and west toward the mountains on the right of Mummy Cañon.