Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

later than; following

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

for the reason that

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

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

From this reading That caught Jack in a weak spot.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

let fall to the ground

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

divisible by two

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

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

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

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

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

set down according to a plan

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

above and across; more than

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

plural of “pointer” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

express in words

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That caught Jack in a weak spot.

a smallest army unit

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, I'd like to give you a few pointers about the fellows in our crowd, so that you can size them up for the football squad later on."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

hard to endure

From this reading "I'll go you there, Toby," he hastened to say, "because I've been trying to figure things out along those lines myself.

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

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

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

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading That caught Jack in a weak spot.

at the time that

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

which person or people

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Before the two boys parted that afternoon, after the practice of the whole regular nine, barring Joel, who, taking Jack's advice, laid off for one occasion, Joel had asked the captain to drop over when he had finished his supper.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want to see you about a number of things," he had told Jack; "not so much in connection with the game we're scheduled to play, as other affairs looking to the ambitious programme we've mapped out for Chester boys the rest of the summer, in the fall, and even up to winter.