past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
avoidancenounUS /əˈvɔɪdəns/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
a youthful male person
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
FrightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
the act of departing
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
governess's
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From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
He's
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From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
provoking horror
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
Jimbo
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From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
and nothing more
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
PLEASURESnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Jimbo felt quite sure that He was only waiting his chance; and the governess's avoidance of the subject tended to confirm this supposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
(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 PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the boy was not foolish enough to fall into the other trap, and imagine, therefore, that He did not know what was going on.
at the time that
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He's disappeared somewhere and taken the children with him," she declared when he questioned her.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading PLEASURES OF FLIGHT Since the night when Jimbo had nearly fallen into the yard and risked capture, Fright, the horrible owner of the house, had kept himself well out of the way, and had allowed himself to be neither seen nor heard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And now you know almost as much as I do."
