(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
AMBASSADORnounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
challengernounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
CHESTYadjective
marked by a large or well-developed chest
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
Farrelton
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From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
Hervey
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From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
how
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From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
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 He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
McCullen
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From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
and nothing more
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is amusing how punctilious Hervey was in such matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHESTY, AMBASSADOR There was time enough that afternoon for Hervey to stage the climax of the latest dare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not by way of showing off, but according to the ethics of dares and stunts the performer must always report and confound his challenger.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
which person or people
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to do this before the evening paper appeared.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was probably the only boy in the upper world of Farrelton who knew where to find Chesty McCullen.
