Chapter II

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He intended doing it this time.

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

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He finished his supper, and wished it had been larger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

the act of departing

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

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

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He intended doing it this time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He intended doing it this time.

a small worthless amount

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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 AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading He finished his supper, and wished it had been larger.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

something you have to do

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

get rid of

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He finished his supper, and wished it had been larger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

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

From this reading He intended doing it this time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He intended doing it this time.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.

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

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Now to get out,” said Jack, as he went to the door and listened, to see if the professor or his sister was about.

at the time that

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading AT THE SHOW Jack knew there was little fear of detection, for, on several other occasions, when he had been denied the privilege of going out on an evening, he had climbed from the window of his room, out on the roof of a low shed, and, by means of the lightning rod, to the ground.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He finished his supper, and wished it had been larger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he consoled himself with the reflection that he could fill the void in his stomach later with an ice cream soda.